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Make up. Image & Feminism

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amiheartless · 28/02/2011 14:44

hi all, After coming out of lurkdom i'm gonna throw this subject out there because it has bothered me alot and led me for many years to dislike Feminism.

When I was a teen in school, there were 'feminists' in my class (as much as you can be at 17) and I was blonde,larger chested and wore alot of make up, and spoke about once how I would consider CS for self esteem issues (I was shot in the nose at 14) I was berating for being 'a disgrace to womanhood' and when recieving good marks appeared [shocked] I could be clever.
It did disconcert me that women who rather looked like men were telling how to dress etc,is that meant to be liberating?
How does that break down misgonginy??
It wasnt the only time.I know now being on here real feminism does not promote that.berating people I mean.
Has anyone ever experienced that?

How do you think we can stop this distorted viewpoint putting people of the values of feminism?

Hve you ever felt this view of 'made up' women , be honest?/

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charitygirl · 28/02/2011 14:50

Well, as a feminist who wears make up, I have to say I never have felt this view, or come across it from other feminists. Particularly at 17!

However, much as I enjoy wearing make up (both the results and the application), I have to be completely honest and say that quite a large part of why I do is to gain brownie points from mainstream society and to fit the 'beauty ideal' as much as I can. Makes life in a hostile world easier. Don't think many women feel conmfortable admitting to this, but it's hard to get away from, don't you think?

Not going to touch the 'women who looked rather like men' comment!

Tortington · 28/02/2011 14:47

oh but - nowt wrong with shorts skirts and make up.

Tortington · 28/02/2011 14:46

i think that people must break the feminist dungaree myth if you want feminism to be current and mainstreamly available.

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