I just returned from seeing Enchanted (I know, I'm way behind in my holiday movie viewing), which I thought was a fun show on several levels. As I superficially pondered the themes in the film, I realized something. I could never be a card-carrying, capital 'F' Feminist because I identified with Idina Menzel's character, Nancy, more than any other. I like the fantasy of being rescued from the stresses of this world and jumping down a manhole (I have some experience with that) into Happily Ever After. Also, I'm sure having animated hair would be fantastic. It never tangles. So, since I don't have anything else to talk about, I thought I would post all the other reasons I could never be a card-carrying, capital 'F' Feminist.
- One my favorite Christmas songs is "Baby, It's Cold Outside." Which is a fun song, but with some rather sinister implications if one truly thinks about it.
- I like James Bond films. I don't care that he goes through more women than vehicles in each film. It is a smart, sexy, man with a British accent and a really, really nice car. What's not to love?
- I believe in the power of cosmetics, perfectly-shaved legs, and amazing, gravity-defying, foot-crippling shoes.
- I think staying at home and raising children is one of the greatest things a woman can do.
- I don't care about breaking glass ceilings or the fact that the ERA never passed or climbing my way to the top of the corporate ladder. Maybe I'm lazy. Maybe it strikes me that using a traditionally "male" template for success just plays into the myths behind gender inequality.
- I love fashion magazines.
- I'm a sucker for romantic happy endings, which is why I enjoy stories like Jane Eyre, North and South, and anything by Austen repeatedly. The thing that keeps me from reading "romance novels" is my literary snobbishness, not Feminist (or even feminist) ideals.
- If one of my most beloved Fantasy Boyfriends converted, moved next door, and declared their undying love for me, I might start re-thinking the whole going-back-to-school thing.
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We got your package & HY loves to press Mini-e's box. It sings in return. Thanks so much for always thinking of my kiddos. You are the BEST!
LOL. I am there with you! I hate when people get into those converstaions about women being held down by high heeled shoes. I defend my right to be a woman and wear high, high stilleto heels even though I am 5' 9" already!
LOL Esperanza! Why can't we wear high heels. Some of us, like little 5'1" me, need to! You know you're short when the "Short" pants at Old Navy are still too long for you ;) I don't like those crazy feminists. There's nothing wrong with having a career, or being a career mom, or staying at home and working there. The great thing is that we can choose to be the women we want to be. I choose not to wear makeup, only because I'm lazy, but I like to wear it occasionally. It makes me feel pretty and there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with that!
Don't worry, Scully, I am pretty sure, Feminists would think I am bottom of the barrel, but hey, you know what is at the bottom of the barrel, monkeys!! They are missing all the fun.
The kids LOVED all the darling toys. You are so thoughtful. They were perfect!
there are so many definitions of feminism these days. the sad thing is when women gang up on each other because of their different life choices... divided we fall ladies.
there are so many definitions of feminism these days. the sad thing is when women gang up on each other because of their different life choices... divided we fall ladies.
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