Comments on: You can still be a feminist in four-inch heels http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/ A lifestyle blog about fashion, women’s issues, dating, fashion, exercise and fitness, trying to make sense of a world obsessed by couples, calories and celebrities. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:13:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Onadrought http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-960 Onadrought Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:28:28 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-960 It's sad how and I can't quite comprehend why women still won't call themselves feminists. Unfortunately people like Ronaldo associate feminism with ugliness or snoring of all things. Gee, Ronaldo I don't snore so therefore am I not a feminist? I have always called myself a feminist and always will. I also like dressing nicely. I was just going to explain why I like dressing nicely, but then why should I have to? It’s sad how and I can’t quite comprehend why women still won’t call themselves feminists. Unfortunately people like Ronaldo associate feminism with ugliness or snoring of all things. Gee, Ronaldo I don’t snore so therefore am I not a feminist?

I have always called myself a feminist and always will. I also like dressing nicely. I was just going to explain why I like dressing nicely, but then why should I have to?

]]> By: Heidi McElnea http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-885 Heidi McElnea Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:32:03 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-885 Hey Gillian, Thanks for posting the link with the Writers' Centre. Funny, it all boils down to stereotypes, doesn't it? Some people (and wow- you sure got some responses!!) can't seem to let go of these stereotypes... they need these exaggerated pictures of 'others' so they can feel better about themselves!! Cheers, Heidi. Hey Gillian,
Thanks for posting the link with the Writers’ Centre. Funny, it all boils down to stereotypes, doesn’t it? Some people (and wow- you sure got some responses!!) can’t seem to let go of these stereotypes… they need these exaggerated pictures of ‘others’ so they can feel better about themselves!!
Cheers, Heidi.

]]> By: Anna http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-844 Anna Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:51:48 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-844 Great article Gillian. Sucks that talking about feminism always devolves into such a mudslinging match though re: the ever-present 'Eric' types on such threads. sigh. Great article Gillian. Sucks that talking about feminism always devolves into such a mudslinging match though re: the ever-present ‘Eric’ types on such threads. sigh.

]]> By: Iheartfashion http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-843 Iheartfashion Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:15:34 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-843 Wow! Great article once again. You're right that we shouldn't have to choose between beauty and intelligence. One comment on The Punch struck me as interesting "Put simply have more important things to do (such as study, exercise, cook, work, and do housework) than read fashion magazines and go shopping for overpriced frivolous items." First of all, if people think fashion are overpriced items, then they need to start thinking again. As you know, true style is about shopping at Target but also shopping at Chanel. Second of all, I don't like the snide undertone that fashion is 'frivolous', 'have more important things to do', the mention of doing 'honours' etc I would never put other people down about what they wear but women who think they are empowered or intelligent, whether they realise or not are the usually the first to put down other women who are choosy about what they wear. I think it comes down to an insecurity because they feel they can't compete and nor should they need to. Fashion is about personal choice. Wow! Great article once again. You’re right that we shouldn’t have to choose between beauty and intelligence.

One comment on The Punch struck me as interesting “Put simply have more important things to do (such as study, exercise, cook, work, and do housework) than read fashion magazines and go shopping for overpriced frivolous items.” First of all, if people think fashion are overpriced items, then they need to start thinking again. As you know, true style is about shopping at Target but also shopping at Chanel.

Second of all, I don’t like the snide undertone that fashion is ‘frivolous’, ‘have more important things to do’, the mention of doing ‘honours’ etc I would never put other people down about what they wear but women who think they are empowered or intelligent, whether they realise or not are the usually the first to put down other women who are choosy about what they wear. I think it comes down to an insecurity because they feel they can’t compete and nor should they need to. Fashion is about personal choice.

]]> By: Tash http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-842 Tash Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:19:35 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-842 I agree us women are way too tough on each other. I also agree that you can have beauty and intelligence. I was oblivious to the amount of areas women still are getting a tough time in. I was unaware that we are paid less. That is unfair. Tutt tutt! Thanks for such a great article I agree us women are way too tough on each other. I also agree that you can have beauty and intelligence.
I was oblivious to the amount of areas women still are getting a tough time in. I was unaware that we are paid less. That is unfair. Tutt tutt!
Thanks for such a great article

]]> By: Maria http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-841 Maria Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:36:36 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-841 Wow! This generated so much response on The Punch. I see your post is the fourth most commented post. Almost 90 responses as I write this. That's awesome! Wow! This generated so much response on The Punch. I see your post is the fourth most commented post.
Almost 90 responses as I write this. That’s awesome!

]]> By: marthe nalletamby http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-839 marthe nalletamby Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:41:18 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-839 Go Girl ! love the statement " when I put on a pair of Louboutin pumps my IQ does not drop", indeed ! I also agree that women in the work place contribute to the glass ceiling syndrome. Go Girl ! love the statement ” when I put on a pair of Louboutin pumps my IQ does not drop”, indeed ! I also agree that women in the work place contribute to the glass ceiling syndrome.

]]> By: Anonymous http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-837 Anonymous Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:25:30 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-837 Another great article... Women need to stop being so tough on each other in the workplace. Another great article… Women need to stop being so tough on each other in the workplace.

]]> By: Ronaldo http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-835 Ronaldo Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:12:45 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-835 When I hear feminism I think of Germaine Greer. I saw her walking on Market St, and she's scary. Seriously, she's like an aging drag queen with a perpetual hangover (!). Not sure if she's married or have a partner, but I wouldn't want to be sleeping next to her. She looks like a loud snorer. Anyhow, I agree with Karl (and Coco), I still have to find a feminist who's not rather unfortunate or has a "face for radio". When I hear feminism I think of Germaine Greer. I saw her walking on Market St, and she’s scary. Seriously, she’s like an aging drag queen with a perpetual hangover (!). Not sure if she’s married or have a partner, but I wouldn’t want to be sleeping next to her. She looks like a loud snorer.
Anyhow, I agree with Karl (and Coco), I still have to find a feminist who’s not rather unfortunate or has a “face for radio”.

]]> By: Randy Nichols http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-827 Randy Nichols Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:28:59 +0000 http://30isthenewblack.com/2009/08/27/you-can-still-be-a-feminist-in-four-inch-heels/#comment-827 Just wanted to say HI. I found your blog a few days ago on Technorati and have been reading it over the past few days. Just wanted to say HI. I found your blog a few days ago on Technorati and have been reading it over the past few days.

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