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Julie Pippert
Seabrook, TX
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Julie commented on the article |I applaud more diversity in model size, especially if it means relinquishing this emaciated androgynous pre-tween look. Of course, the so-called "plus size" model isn't usually any larger than the average woman and usually is not overweight -- with healthy BMIs of about 21.
And don't forget, they are still photographed by pros with special lights for proper look, highlights, shadows, etc, and at the end of the day STILL AIRBRUSHED. Think of it as art, not reality.
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From the minute my grandmother told me I was lucky to be so fair and that getting the light skin was a blessing, I became aware, at about age seven, that color really, really matters, and it can influence people's lives almost more than any other factor, depending. I came to believe that the melting pot was not the best way to go. We need to respect the spectrum and how it influences who we are. That's probably why I loved that Sotomayor spoke about how her Latina experience provided wisdom. I have recently found a distressing amount of bigotry and prejudice in feminism, so I absolutely think we need to discuss race. If the purpose of feminism is to advance women, and we think like this: money and influence = power and decision-making, and white women already get short-shrift, and we know racial minority women get even shorter shrift, then one of the first things we may need to address is parity across women and then how we can make that parity across our culture. That means talking about the instituitionalized racism and being painfully honest about it.
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Julie commented on the article |Hi Elisa,
I see how the stats ended up confusing.
Here's a clarification:
Across all US women 53.5% are mothers
At age 40 specifically, 80% of US women are mothers
So the first stat is broad, and the second very narrow and specific about women aged 40.
Yes, i see the way labels draw people who self-identify specifically, but obviously I agree that they can be really alienating, as well I think that's the key.
Its a whole other article...but I think it's important to discuss how we relate to people even with whom we differ on key issues.
I hint around this with my idea of conditioned to believe that feminism is mutually exclusive from many roles.
I cut from this article some ideas about living in a very conservative area with many women who verbally disassociate from politics and feminism, but whom I see incorporating many of these ideas into rearing their chilldren.
That's because I want to develop my thoughts on this more fully, which means asking and considering the questions and points you pose.
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Julie commented on the article |Thanks for the link and list of links! Some intersting reading. Plus, nice alliteration.
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Julie commented on the article |I'll tackle the personal first, then expand to the bigger picture.
At my recent physical, my doctor asked me about drinking. In the past, I've felt a lot of shame about this. Not because I have a problem, but because I've felt so much censure and judgment---ladies simply did *not* indulge. I'd admit to a glass of white wine maybe once or twice a week.
Sometimes that's true. But my husband and I are wine wonks and a big part of our meal is wine pairing, so one glass a day was the more truthful answer. last night, Pinot Noi with BBQ chicken. Nice.
So this time? That's the answer I gave. I held my breath, waiting for her to say something about health and all that. But she said nothing, just nodded and moved on.
I think women *have* felt pressure about alcohol consumption.
I agree with your and the other criticism of that article, and think your questions are good ones.
In answer to your first question---my personal experience in my last career is that the answer is YES.
The other three are broad and deep and I hope to see those explored/explore those.
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