Galit, this one is close to my heart. So close that I get all mixed up and emotional and can't be decisive about what I think. In Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, there is a poem called My Short Skirt. It is a proclamation that a short skirt is not an invitation but a personal flag of freedom to be sexy, strong, and smart. I want for my daughter to fly her own flag, whatever that may be. There will be opposition no matter what that is. Its the nature of thd game. Society can be a confidence basher. And that's what i get all scared and wishy washy about. I want to wrap her up and love and hug and hde her away. Omg. Did I just say that? I don't want to do that! I want her to be not afraid. To see and do and explore. As long as it doesn't mean getting her feelings hurt. Or rather, mine. (see my dilema?) You are brave for posting, talking, questioning this subject. Because you share I feel more empowered. Because for you to say sexy is ok, without and if, ands, or buts (butts?) means you are letting others decide for themselves. What a brilliant feminist you are! And THAT is sexy!
Galit, this one is close to my heart. So close that I get all mixed up and emotional and can't be decisive about what I think. In Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, there is a poem called My Short Skirt. It is a proclamation that a short skirt is not an invitation but a personal flag of freedom to be sexy, strong, and smart. I want for my daughter to fly her own flag, whatever that may be. There will be opposition no matter what that is. Its the nature of thd game. Society can be a confidence basher. And that's what i get all scared and wishy washy about. I want to wrap her up and love and hug and hde her away. Omg. Did I just say that? I don't want to do that! I want her to be not afraid. To see and do and explore. As long as it doesn't mean getting her feelings hurt. Or rather, mine. (see my dilema?) You are brave for posting, talking, questioning this subject. Because you share I feel more empowered. Because for you to say sexy is ok, without and if, ands, or buts (butts?) means you are letting others decide for themselves. What a brilliant feminist you are! And THAT is sexy!