I've always limited my exposure to mainstream fashion
magazines or TV. I tend to be more interested in art films and music.
But no matter how alternative the movie, any main female role was almost always
skinny. Is a story is only worth hearing, are you a significant character if you’re not skinny?
I think that's all bull-poop. I know I'm worth more than my looks, yet people can compliment me on things I do like singing, crafts, writing but the thing that impacts me the most is the often said, "You have such a pretty face! When you lose that weight, you'll be so beautiful." So, theoretically, if I should suddenly have a “bikini body” then in this culture, I will most likely think that my eyes are way too far apart, or that my chin is a little too floppy, until I need to start ranking my earlobe shape on a 1-10 scale. LOL!
I think a big reason many women shy away from calling themselves feminists is that they’re worried they won’t be able to live up to this idea of a Strong Woman, and that there’s no room in this club for anyone who isn’t 100% comfortable with herself all the time. You can totally be a feminist who has insecurities. Feminism isn’t about pretending we all feel like Wonder Woman, it’s about being honest when we don’t, and having the conversation on why that is.
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