So, Siren has some interesting points today. The article itself is about stripping and the 'sex work is feminism' attitude. However, the part that I found most interesting was at the end. The conclusion was that it comes right back to the virgin vs. whore attitude.
It sounds old-fashioned, but it's still true today.
A woman is labled one way or the other.
"Virginity has been replaced with invisibility. I do not want to be invisible, but to ask to be looked at is to risk being labeled, for lack of a better word, a slut."
This is a struggle I find myself facing frequently.
I am outgoing, friendly, talkative, and I absolutely adore my guy friends.
Perception, however, is EVERYTHING.
If I do what makes me happy, I am labeled a slut.
If I do what is considered by many to be 'right' for a woman to do, I am invisible, not to mention very unhappy.
This is not an attitude I want my children to experience.
I will not have a daughter afraid to be herself because people might think bad things about her for being honest and open with who she is. I am a clown, I like being a clown, I like knowing everyone and being outspoken. I will afford my children the same options by refusing to allow them that control over me.
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