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- Personally, I do not see too much sexism in this particular ad, like others. However, I do see concerns with how marketing drugs towards women is a problem and some of the concerns about women and mental health diagnosis. That
(posted to "Abilify: Making you a better wife!") - Thanks for pointing this out Scott E. When I first read the post that line drove me crazy, and I was just about to post something!
(posted to Creepy Sexist of the Day: Doug Elniski) - This. I am fat. I describe myself as fat. (For the record, I also think the BMI is ridiculous. According to BMI, I am pretty much ready to drop dead any second at 5'7 and 190lbs, despite being in GREAT
(posted to A New Look at BMI standards) - I am ALSO a Carleton student (Canadian shout out, woot!), however I have to say, whether the the lawsuit is warranted or not, I believe that Carleton can and SHOULD be doing more to meet student desires. There has been
(posted to Quick Hit: Canadian University accused of victim-blaming) - I don't mean to sound rude, but I find your statement that... "the thing about being sexy is that ultimately we don't do it for ourselves/ We do it for others to look at us"... VERY problematic. That might be
(posted to A defense of "sexy" Halloween costumes)
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- According to the article the University asserted teh following as to what she could have done: "In its statement of defence, the university alleges the student was negligent in failing to keep a "proper lookout" for her own safety and (posted to Quick Hit: Canadian University accused of victim-blaming)
- I think what she's getting at is that, even though there certainly are people who will dress sexy primarily to make themselves happy, that enjoyment is derived from the concept of being desirable to others. One doesn't necessarily need to (posted to A defense of "sexy" Halloween costumes)
- I feel like you're having a different conversation than I am, but I'll try to reroute it back to where I was coming from - It doesn't matter what YOU find sexy in a man, or what a single man (posted to A defense of "sexy" Halloween costumes)
- I agree with you. And I've heard all the arguments before, including those in this thread. But I don't buy them. If I want to dress sexy why can't I? You're telling me that even on Halloween I STILL have (posted to A defense of "sexy" Halloween costumes)
- As this year's sexy leopard, I really appreciate this post. I do see many problems with the "sexy" costumes - lack of creativity, social pressures, the slut/virgin dichotomy, gender stereotyping. However, I find it completely acceptable to make the choice (posted to A defense of "sexy" Halloween costumes)
