Friday, February 27, 2015

Dress Code Angst

A common theme amongst white girls on the internet is complaining about their school's dress codes. Girls argue that it is unfair that they have to keep their shoulders covered and not wear leggings at school. The big frustration over this really is wondering/assuming that this dress code was put in place so that boys are not distracted from learning in class. that is not the case.

On a personal level, I can testify that dress codes rightfully exist elsewhere. Going to an all girl school is great for the most part because we all wear a uniform and dress codes usually aren't an issue until our dress-down days. During the summer months, we girls are also asked not to wear any clothing that may  be too low cut or short simply because of the school itself. NDA obviously does not want a bad reputation, so it wants to make sure that we all look like professional young ladies rather than hoes ok peace out

just kidding no one is a hoe

you do you ladies

Music


Some of the most sexist remarks ever made were probably made by a angry man rapping. I don't really know why rap music is so violent and sexist sometimes but thats just how it is. Eminem is a huge culprit of using sexism in songs. His songs are literally sometimes so vulgar and offensive that they make no sense.
 A prime example of some sexist things Eminem has said from a recent song called So Much Better

“I got 99 problems and the bitch ain't one / She's all 99 of them I need a machine gun / I take ‘em all out I hope you hear this song / And go into a cardiac arrest, have a heart attack / And just drop dead and I'mma throw a f**ing party after this”.

And thats not even the worst of the song. The problem with Eminem is that his subject matter of songs is usually abusive rather than sexual like most other rappers. Unfortunately Eminem is extremely popular amongst teens but tbh I actually am a fan, not because of the abusive subjects, but just of his songs in general so yeah this is sort of hypocritical. Teenagers that listen to this music soon begin to develop ideas about women and are influenced by the lyrics which is unfortunate and kind of scary. Eminem's music glorifies the abuse of women and talks about it constantly. This is a prime example of how men seek out revenge on women who have done them wrong in the past by  using every opportunity to be dominant over women. 

Read more at http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/eminem-hip-hop-we-shouldnt-accept-misogyny-in-2013#l1fk1OTDrZtQzY9A.99 

Not for Everyone

Feminism is a broad topic that is generally inclusive of all women. It is important that feminism extend its arms to women of color, trans women, and women of various cultures. The absurd trend of minims has appealed to many females who believe that women have enough rights and that men have he right idea.

More traditional women tend to stick to the ideas that cooking and cleaning is women's work, and the job of the woman is to take care of her man. Just because you choose to take care of your husband, and voluntarily cook and clean, does not mean that you are weak or against feminism. You can believe that you deserve the same rights politically and socially to men, and still pick up his plate at the dinner table. The worth of a woman, or anyone really, is not measured by your actions that conform to a stereotype