Ok, let me just say that I *LOVED* this post. So obviously, I align myself with Marc's side of this paradigm. However, I think that one of Marc's points (what I saw as implied, not explicitly stated), is that there's (posted to Of feminism and animal welfare.)
Take your own advice EGhead. Just because your paradigm doesn't align precisely with the people who disagree with you doesn't give you the right to belittle them or their views. If you have a disagreement, you probably have well thought (posted to Of feminism and animal welfare.)
I do think this looks good, and I'd love to read the book, though I'm not sure I could handle it alone. Just a quick question though: Why is the "savior" always a light-skinned woman???? This is true of EVERY (posted to Precious: A Feminist Must-See)
We also have to consider that beauty is a considered valuable because it's RARE. Anyone can get implants, if they can afford them, but if you want true status, you have to get a real woman (aka women as objects (posted to Effortless Perfection)
Oh my god... I meant to reply to Pantheon above, and had to sign in... which threw me off. I just went down to the comment box and pasted what I wrote. (posted to Precious: A Feminist Must-See)
That's how I feel every time I read Hagrid's character in Harry Potter. Also, I attempted to start Trainspotting, and couldn't get through the first page. A Clockwork Orange, however, was mildly difficult. I think this is because I was (posted to Precious: A Feminist Must-See)
Are you actually calling Precious racist against white people? Seriously? The basic, 101 definition of racism is power + prejudice. Precious may have some prejudice against white folks, but is not in a position to be racist. You may want (posted to Precious: A Feminist Must-See)
I see your point, I guess I was more so referring to the strangers we all come across on the street or in random everyday places. However, I don't think that a good first impression always lies solely in one's (posted to Effortless Perfection)
A very personal aspect of this for me is that I am very small, usually between a size 2 or 3, with curves in the right places thanks to a Hispanic heritage. I eat junk food all the time and (posted to Effortless Perfection)
