Since Halloween and Halloween activities are upcoming, now is the time to talk about the pressures of presenting “sexy” during the holiday. Halloween is annually on October 31st, but the celebration and preparation begin before that date for many adults who do participate in dressing up. Halloween is commonly known for children wearing costumes representing […]
Read More pressures of dressing “sexy” for halloweenThis post was edited on 10/25/2023 by blondedblogger. Now that it’s officially October, Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re anything like my friend group, fall nights with a scary movie on, pumpkin cookies in the oven, and an apple cinnamon candle lit have already begun. And most importantly, we have the daily conversation […]
Read More avoiding cultural appropriation this halloweenFor the purpose of this article, I anonymously surveyed 30 participants ranging in age from 18-25. All quotes used in this piece are from the anonymous survey. As a child, Halloween was the most liberating and exciting night of the year. I simply was obsessed. Playing dress up was part of my everyday life as […]
Read More HALLOWEEN: THE SADDEST HOLIDAYI want to thank @thecacklingbitch for her post about problematic costumes regarding indigenous women. I also want to continue the conversation but bring up a different perspective: The Sexualization of Women Halloween is known as the one night that women can be “hoes” and not be judged for what they wear. This phrase is used […]
Read More Let’s Talk about Sexy Costume CultureIt’s that time of year again folks, Halloween. I’m sure you’re all gathering ideas trying to figure out what to do for your Halloween parties. Let’s be honest, Halloween is my favorite time of year. Who doesn’t love free candy? But do you know what I don’t like, yet see every year? People dressing up […]
Read More It’s about to get realAs Halloween is approaching, people are racing to Party City and, if you’re like me, Dollar Tree, for costumes. Year after year, there are still people dress up in the most inappropriate and offensive costumes. A rule of thumb while shopping this year: If it could be someone’s culture, it’s not your costume. If you […]
Read More A concept: Costumes that don’t exploit othersThe leaves are changing colors, the temperature is dropping fast, and everything is pumpkin flavored. Halloween is in the air. I know you’re a procrastinator. You haven’t decided on a costume yet. You’ve been flipping through Buzzfeed articles and the 1000+ Pinterest ideas to find the perfect one. Well, look no further. I have some […]
Read More Dear JMU: It’s costume time!!!Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday. I take pride in my costumes and plan them out several months ahead of time (yes, I am indeed what you call a huge nerd.) But lately, within the last few years really, Halloween has lost its spirit (ha ha…geddit?) All puns aside, Halloween is somehow becoming a holiday […]
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