tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389420611967466875.post1215186056187149852..comments2024-01-27T22:29:11.105-07:00Comments on Yeah, What She Said!: Who entered the “Breast Summer Ever” contest, and why?Jennie Thunderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11732695687900796915noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389420611967466875.post-74081250131227308802011-07-21T18:02:00.073-06:002011-07-21T18:02:00.073-06:00As a woman, I reject the so-called feminists who a...As a woman, I reject the so-called feminists who attempt to tell me how my body must be (natural, unchanged, unaltered, accepted as-is), just as much as I reject the sexual objectifying and youth obsession of popular culture in its attempt to tell me how my body must be (thin, shaven, blonde, etc.). Neither group is a valid critic as to the choices I'm empowered to make about my body, and the feminist attempt to strip validity from my right to control the presentation of my own body is just another insidious attempt to direct other women for their own good. <br /><br />That is, I share your concern for young women who may grow up feeling lower self-esteem or other problems resulting from society's attempt to normalize only certain body presentations. But I don't think doing essentially the same thing - normalizing only certain body presentations (i.e. natural, unaltered) is any better of a solution. It certainly disrespects my autonomy just as much.<br /><br />I don't know whether I would ever surgically alter my body. But I know that women undermining the credibility of women who do, is offputting and sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389420611967466875.post-80001228945487607402011-07-19T20:34:37.312-06:002011-07-19T20:34:37.312-06:00Thanks for posting your thoughts, I hope you'l...Thanks for posting your thoughts, I hope you'll tune in tomorrow at 8 when we announce the winner.buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03375102498975321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389420611967466875.post-47315300227011199182011-07-13T09:26:49.641-06:002011-07-13T09:26:49.641-06:00Thanks for your comment. You are right... physical...Thanks for your comment. You are right... physical change can impact our self esteem - a new haircut is a good example. But the feeling is fleeting and I believe that long-term, sustainable and TRUE happiness and self esteem must come from working on your internal self.<br /><br />When I initially began typing this post I wrote a paragraph about Avery in particular, as her story is quite unique and very interesting from a feminist perspective. If I was going to vote for one of the contestants, I would vote for Avery for the reasons you mentioned above.<br /><br />Anyhow, thanks again for reading and commenting. This is definitely a complex issue and I am still trying to figure out exactly how I feel about plastic surgery. It is not a black-and-white issue, that's for sure!Jennie Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11732695687900796915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389420611967466875.post-48796306379906754162011-07-11T19:14:47.435-06:002011-07-11T19:14:47.435-06:00I have to say I'm very disappointed by this po...I have to say I'm very disappointed by this post. It's disheartening to see that a feminist blog would not support a transwoman in her efforts to transition and live a more complete life. <br /><br />I'm also a feminist and I am not particularly fond of plastic surgery on principle or that women are expected to look perfect. Trust me, I'm with you on that one. But I also believe that one's quality of life and self-esteem *can* be improved through plastic surgery. I wish it weren't so, but it is. Physical change can effect one's internal self. Think about how refreshed you may feel about a new haircut or wearing a brand new outfit. <br /><br />I also worry about the normalization of plastic surgery - especially for young women. But these are all grown adults and I trust that they know what is best for them. And as for transwomen, "self esteem" does not negate the feeling of incompleteness they may feel pre-transition. I however am not trans and do not pretend to speak for all transfolk, this is just how I see it. But I as a cisgender woman am a little insulted that you think a transpersons' quality of life cannot be improved by physical change. If that was so, trans people would never transition. <br /><br />I hope you read what I've had to say and maybe reconsider your lack of support for Avery, at the very least.atrapforfoolshttp://atrapforfools.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com