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“My last thought on male dominated industries is how a lot of men who actually work alongside females in these industries are quietly supportive. They’re not harassers, they don’t undermine a woman’s intelligence and they certainly create space. However, quiet support is not what is needed.”
― Perils of Patriarchy
― Perils of Patriarchy
“As difficult as it may be to admit, I don’t think I would spend so much money on my appearance if I did not believe it would favour my romantic, social and professional prospects. The questions then become: what standard of beauty do I need to follow in order to reach my desired goal? Who are the gatekeepers of said beauty? It appears as though the business model of the”
― Perils of Patriarchy
― Perils of Patriarchy
“If you ask me, the constant desire to buy more in order to enhance beauty is less about self-hate and more about women who are trying to find empowerment and agency in an oppressive, patriarchal system.”
― Perils of Patriarchy
― Perils of Patriarchy
“One cannot discount the consideration of the male-gaze when making decisions about enhancing beauty.”
― Perils of Patriarchy
― Perils of Patriarchy
