I can’t help but write about this one. Whilst reading my cnn.com page I came across an article about the new Miss America being announced tonight. [read here]
I’m a feminist at heart, and while I’m guilty of thinking some of the women in the spotlight are rather beautiful, I do try to be an activist for real women and real beauty. This article strikes that chord in me. After watching some documentaries on child beauty pageants and such, I’m appalled at how much of society molds women into these toothpick thin, eating disorder ridden women. I’m all for women to be raised as women, so love their bodies, to feel comfortable in their own skin whatever shape it may be.
In regards to the article, how are women who are in rehab, ‘embroiled in controversy’ become role models for young women?!
April 10, 2007 at 1:59 am
What about transwomen, you self-absorbed douche?
April 10, 2007 at 2:06 am
actually, I am trans.
and what makes me a self-absorbed douche?
April 10, 2007 at 2:06 am
Wait wait wait, hold up.
“I’m all for women to be raised as women, so love their bodies, to feel comfortable in their own skin whatever shape it may be.”
Aren’t you an FTM or something? You’re just a fucking walking contradiction. Oh wait, you’re a “grey area” right? You’re both, but neither? WTF, you don’t even COUNT. You can’t speak for women (natal or NOT) or men (natal or NOT), because you profess that you are NEITHER. You’re probably one of those fucktards who lobbies for a THIRD FUCKING BATHROOM, and make it harder for those who need treatment because you all make it seem like it was a mistake anyone ever cleared you for hormones in the fucking first place. No male hormones? NOT A MAN. Female body and no desire to change it? WELL YOU FUCKING DO THE MATH, YOU PIECE OF SHIT!
April 10, 2007 at 2:19 am
How am I a walking contradiction?
And do you find it completely necessary to insult someone you don’t know, based on their identity that you’re assuming?
I do lobby for gender neutral bathrooms. But that doesn’t make it harder for those who transition hormonally.
And since you seem to assume about my gender identity, I’ll set the record straight for you. I do identify as trans. I do feel that I am in the ‘grey area’, because I feel that there’s more than just two set genders. That’s my opinion. I don’t pretend to be a man nor do I pretend to be a woman. I do have the desire to change my body medically, but I don’t intend to go on hormones. My reasoning for both of these decisions is extremely personal.
Honestly, leave the name calling aside. If you want to have a discussion, i’m all for it, but I’m not attacking you or your beliefs, so please don’t attack me or mine.
April 10, 2007 at 2:25 am
You’re either a man, or a woman. Only two sexes. Pick one, for Christ’s sake. How hard is it?
April 10, 2007 at 2:31 am
sex and gender can be different things. it’s taken me a long time to realize that I am no more a man than I am a woman.
but why does it bother you so much that I choose not to pick?
April 10, 2007 at 2:37 am
You’re not choosing not to pick, you’re being a prat. It’s the new trend, swear to fucking God. It bothers me because it’s just you trying to be different and rebellious. WTF, it doesn’t work.
April 10, 2007 at 2:57 am
it’s not a new trend, and I’m not trying to be rebellious or different.
I’ve never been one to pretend anything, and I’m sure not going to start with how I identify in life. Growing up I had to look at girls on how to dress, act, etc. When I first came out as a transman, I felt like I had to do the same with men. I didn’t fit in either case.
This isn’t some statement to me. It’s being able to feel comfortable in my own body and with myself.
it’s my life, not yours.
April 10, 2007 at 4:56 am
Blaise, you are a troll.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll
April 10, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Why would someone make the choice to be “different and rebellious” if it obviously hurt their family? If it made their daily life that much more difficult? If they lost friends and job opportunities because of it?
If someone is naive enough to do something for reasons that are shallow, as you suggest, don’t you think they would’ve pulled out by now, having faced the consequences of their actions?