I saw this over at postsecret. This is the story of my sisters and it could have been mine. Our energy is turned inwards, and instead of consuming food we consume ourselves. How much would the world shake if turned that energy outwards?
Posted by: hellonhairylegs | June 5, 2008
How many women do you know that could have written this?
Posted in Down with the Patriarchy | Tags: beauty ideal, fatphobia, patriarchy, postsecret, secret
Hmm, almost all women I know have felt like this really. I’ve fallen under this patriarchal trap myself at times. It can be hard to ignore when this beauty “ideal” is all around us, especially in advertising. Thank goodness for feminism and the feminist blogosphere to keep us sane!
By: Jodie on June 5, 2008
at 6:45 pm
Thank goodness
I love your blog, I can’t wait to dive into the archives.
By: hellonhairylegs on June 6, 2008
at 8:43 pm
Thanks, let’s enjoy a virtual cup of tea (or your preferred beverage!) together.
By: Jodie on June 7, 2008
at 12:16 am
I’ve always thought we women were our own worst enemies. Considering we out people the men, you’d think there would be a revolution…
Anyhoo-I just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoy your blog. I wish I’d had this outlet when I was your age.
By: inmate1972 on June 13, 2008
at 2:53 am
Thanks for the compliments.
It is hard being a feminist, because eventually you realise that people aren’t your enemies, social structures are. Sometimes you just want to have a real physical being to blame.
I know what started me in the cycle of self-hatred and beauty ideals was three male “friends” who still think it is their right to comment on a women’s body. Men often enforce femininity just as much as women.
By: hellonhairylegs on June 14, 2008
at 2:17 pm
Men enforce femininity just as much as women – well I’d say they do it more. As a proudly non feminine woman, I’ve been on the receiving end of plenty of male crap – and given it back, needless to say. I’d respond to your “friends” comments with something sarcastic “well she speaks very highly of you” is always a favourite…..
By: Polly Styrene on June 15, 2008
at 11:30 pm
Yeah, I blame loudly and often around those friends. Sometimes it is like we are speaking a different language.
By: hellonhairylegs on June 16, 2008
at 7:02 pm