GENDER BENDER



Looking from the outside in - people, place and practice

Monday, January 30, 2012

The PLUS in plus-size

Toccara Jones, a previous contestant on America's Next Top Model, and now a plus-size model, talks about what PLUS-SIZE means to her.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Someday you won't look twice


I love these new DA Youth posters - baring the slogan: “In OUR future, you wouldn’t look twice”. They sparked quite a debate this week, especially amongst older member of the DA political party. I think they are just fantastic! 



Thursday, January 26, 2012

Vera Wang's sexier side

Who said you can't still look sexy at 62-years-old? Vera Wang poses here for Bazaar magazine. Love!


Sunday, January 8, 2012

Gloria Steinem wore bikinis


I found this really great article on feminist, Gloria Steinmen (Glorious), that completely changed the way I see her. The article is about a woman who met her briefly, who was surprised to see her in a bikini in 1971. The thing is, it's not about the bikini at all.

"I'm always dieting, I worry about looking good, I hate my jawline. That's why I have this hair style: to hide my jaw. We women are so nuts about beauty, and I'm one of the worst, " she says.

Everyone, even Gloria has body issues and deals with the troubles that come with conforming to feminine ideals every single day. Feminism is not about not being stereotypically feminine, it's about being treated equal to men in all facets of life. 

Read more here.