I think her expression in that photo is adorbs with the dress. It works in context. (and isn't considered tacky to not wear the designers clothes to the show if you're one of the invited celebrities?)
@pantsless economist...access RESTORED: It is my goal to one day have someone who will be the Waldorf to my Statler. Seriously, my love for those crabby dudes will never abate. You are now heartily hearted for the reference.
Wait- is she asserting that this is "patriarchal and heteronormative" or is she just quoting someone who said it?
I think there's a weird tension, in American discussions of the middle east, between feminism and Islamophobia. I'm glad to hear somebody talking about it-- I came up with this while writing a research paper last semester and have kept my eyes open for further reading ever since.
@HannahBethD: That's a really broad assumption you're making. Not everyone thinks that. I'm just not really sure what you mean. I think I maybe taking this a little too hard because I'm Muslim...
@sarah0220: I got the gist from the quoted material that the writer (not Sadie) thought all the women were buying lingerie for patriarchal reasons.
I don't liek the assumption that all Muslim women (and not everyone makes this assumption, but it seems to be the overarching theme of almost every story I read about Muslim women) that every Muslim marriage is all horrible patriarchal cruelty all the time.
I'm not saying I think that. I;m sorry if I wasn't clear.
@HannahBethD: I get what you're saying, and I completely agree.
I think, though, that most of these assumptions about Muslims, not even just about marriage but about anything, come from major misunderstandings that exist about Islam and the Middle East and Muslim culture.
@HannahBethD: Gotchya. I just wasn't sure what point you were trying to make but I understand now. Thanks for clarifying :)
Also, I hope I didn't come off brash, it was one of those comments where you write exactly what you're thinking at that exact second and hit submit before you can smooth the edges.
There's a danger to Westernizing too much of the Middle East, but if "sexy" turns into "confident" like we've seen over here, I can't imagine that wouldn't be a bad thing.
The patriarchy is sickening. I say that as a dude.
@Pilgrimsoul: Jez won't let me reply to anyone today.
It was innocent enough - I was about 8 or 9 and trying to, I dunno, punch out the cutouts in a Fruit Rollup using only my face, and I managed to get it stuck pretty inextricably in my hair. Mom did her best, but scissors ultimately had to be involved.
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Oh, and it's good to see Jenna writing again.
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God, I am still reeling from that collection.
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I think there's a weird tension, in American discussions of the middle east, between feminism and Islamophobia. I'm glad to hear somebody talking about it-- I came up with this while writing a research paper last semester and have kept my eyes open for further reading ever since.
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Perhaps some Muslim men really do love their wives? Perhaps not every Muslim is an extremist?
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I don't liek the assumption that all Muslim women (and not everyone makes this assumption, but it seems to be the overarching theme of almost every story I read about Muslim women) that every Muslim marriage is all horrible patriarchal cruelty all the time.
I'm not saying I think that. I;m sorry if I wasn't clear.
04/28/09
I think, though, that most of these assumptions about Muslims, not even just about marriage but about anything, come from major misunderstandings that exist about Islam and the Middle East and Muslim culture.
04/28/09
Also, I hope I didn't come off brash, it was one of those comments where you write exactly what you're thinking at that exact second and hit submit before you can smooth the edges.
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The patriarchy is sickening. I say that as a dude.
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@MIXED: Deadspin darling.
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ALSO, WHY CAN'T WE REPLY? IS IT B/C WE HANG OUT ON DEADSPIN SOMETIMES?
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It was innocent enough - I was about 8 or 9 and trying to, I dunno, punch out the cutouts in a Fruit Rollup using only my face, and I managed to get it stuck pretty inextricably in my hair. Mom did her best, but scissors ultimately had to be involved.
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