So, I had to do an analysis of an advertisement for one of my classes this week and I picked this ad: The Ad I like the colors, the representation and the message – that you don’t NEED to shave these parts of your body. I was also interested in analyzing how structures of power […]
Read More Hairy ExpectationsIt’s that time of year again! That’s right- NoShavember. The month where men are glorified for their facial hair and women are shunned from participating in the fun. Even according to NoShavember’s website, the rules to participate are as follows: Men, shave cleanly on October 31st, don’t shave for the entire month of November, and […]
Read More Body Hair: a TabooLately I’ve been coming across many op-ed pieces and conversations debating the question of whether or not you can call yourself a feminist if you shave “down there.” Or, if you’re a feminist either way, perhaps having pubic hair means you’re waaay radical, butch, or ant-feminine. All of these arguments really frustrate and confuse me.
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