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Mumsnet Discussions: Media / non-member requests : Why do we compete so much with each other? (9 messages)

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From MEDIA: A women's glossy magazine placed on Thu 20-Mar-08 16:29:57

Why do we compete so much with each other?

Hi. Do you ever wish your friends/mum/sisters were just a little less competitive? I'm a writer on a women's glossy magazine and we're preparing a report on how much women measure themselves against each other. I'm looking for specific case studies in which women talk about the issue and their experiences - specifically I'd like to find a working mother, a stay-at-home mum and a yummy mummy. Taking part would involve a phone interview of about half an hour. I work for a women's glossy magazine so our coverage is guaranteed to be top quality! I can be contacted at meganfld@hotmail.com and look forward to hearing from you.

By whomovedmychocolate on Sat 22-Mar-08 20:04:58

Is there anything that says I can't be a stay at home mum and yummy at the same time? One can have a manicure while watching Fireman Sam you know? hmm

By poodlepusher on Thu 27-Mar-08 18:24:25

Darwinism, innit.

By Lulumama on Thu 27-Mar-08 18:26:52

SAHM are working mothers, just working in the home , not out of it

By Taweret on Thu 27-Mar-08 18:27:04

Does a yummy mummy work or not?

By Taweret on Thu 27-Mar-08 18:28:33

Does 'top quality' coverage mean we don't have to get our tits out? grin

By Lulumama on Thu 27-Mar-08 18:28:58

yes, works at being yummy, obviously hmm

why do we compete? well, partly due to meeja driven stereotypes and this sort of article, i except.

By southeastastra on Thu 27-Mar-08 18:29:44

the only women i know that compete with each other are usually quite boring

By poodlepusher on Thu 27-Mar-08 18:30:45

No we compete because its in our nature to do so, we compete on many levels, conscious and subconscious.

I say there is absolutely nothing wrong with a bit of competitive spirit - though I do get very bored indeed with any kind of appearance related pissing contests.

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