Who is society anyways? Who says they deem what’s good and what’s bad, what’s hot and what’s not, what’s in and what’s out? I sure don't. I've always been one to march to the beat of my own drum, and when I was little I didn't know a thing about what anyone else thought, all I knew is what I thought about myself. I still only think that way. I don't go work out just because some imaginary people say being thin is what’s attractive...honestly do you think I care? I do not. One bit. No one is going to tell me how I want to feel or look, or what I want to do or say. I can and will make my own decisions; no one else will do it for me. But those imaginary people have made me stronger and a more independent and strong minded person. I don't change who I am for anyone else and I do what I want. If I feel like wearing sweatpants, I will. I wasn't born with a brain so someone else can control me; I don't see any of the connecting wires leaving my body...do you? I think everyone should just throw Society and its stupid thoughts out the window and make your own life about your own thoughts and feelings, not someone else’s.
That class alone, made a huge impact on what Society had to say to me....and it was officially nothing. Society has definitely taught me to do my own thing and be my own person and not be another measly follower.
Amen sister!! You said it all. I have a teenage daughter and sometimes it scares me when she says she needs to lose weight. I look at her and wounder where do you need to lose weight. I just tell her she is still growing and she is fine the way she is. Society makes me sick by how us the women is suppose to be all skinny, I don't agree and I think enough is enough. Everyone is fine the way they are.
ReplyDeleteWe are all perfect just the way we are. We don't need society telling us how to look. I feel that as long as we are happy with ourself that is all that matters.
ReplyDeleteI've seen comparisons with the barbie dolls before, and it's just scary to think if an actual human was to be that shape and size.
ReplyDeleteThere is also a friend of mine who hates on herself too much just because of not being thought as good looking because she wasn't asked out unless it was a pervert. It's really sad to sit through it sometimes.
I personally understand when you say that society porytrays woman in a way that make woman think they have to look a certain way to be attractive. I use to fall into society's trap but as I got older I learned to respect myself and they way I am, and I feel it's our job, the younger generation, to change the way society sees these things.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you are saying. I hate that women have to be a toothpick for men to like them. Like hello Barbie isn't real and it looks sick when people look so skinny.
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