Am I reading the feminists wrong? Do they admit that attractive women get away with an awful lot? Do they admit they can have advantages in the workplace (and elsewhere) that outpace those of men? If they admit it, do they factor it in when considering the plight of women in general?
2007-12-18 10:01:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Lioness, that argument only holds so much water, especially today.
2007-12-18 10:06:43 · update #1
Lioness, regardless of why they have the power, they have it.
2007-12-18 10:13:34 · update #2
Alright Lioness, I accept the empowerment of what you've stated, really; but what you've stated is still totally immaterial to my question.
2007-12-18 10:34:53 · update #3
Rio, I respectfully disagree with you. Most seem to say that this should happen. And you know what that looks like to us guys? .... Oh, you should be able to get better cards than anyone else, but still be treated like an equal, ... sure, I get it.
2007-12-18 10:40:29 · update #4
I didn't ask why this is, whether it should be this way, nor whether feminists condone it. I asked whether it's admitted to and factored in. I see dodging...
2007-12-18 11:45:24 · update #5
This is an example of "boys will be boys" and "girls will be girls" that justifies bad behavior.
No, we aren't supposed to overlook it. If you don't like it, challenge it.
2007-12-18 11:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by brwneyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Rio is right. Feminists are against this. What on earth gave you the impression that we were in favor of it? Lioness is also right. Nobody is expecting men not to look at attractive women...it's perfectly understandable to want to look at a pretty face. But men should be able to "look past looks" when the situation calls for it. If an attractive female who has just been pulled over flirts with the male cop unabashedly and he lets her go, it's as much his fault as it is hers.
2007-12-18 19:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is men that are letting these attractive women 'get away' with it! Who hasn't seen an ordinary bloke turn into a total moron because he is led by his libido? It isn't womens fault - unless you believe in god and think that she is a woman I suppose!
They don't outpace the advantages of men though, as they tend to be v. different advantages (a fool and his money are easily parted comes to mind here), and women considered less attractive do not get those advantages. Of course some of us don't want them, or no longer want them.
2007-12-18 19:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by Fanny Blood 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate to disappoint you but attractive women don't always have special privileges and aren't always able to get away with things. Not all men are so deceived by their appearance that they are willing to overlook these things. Also, many attractive women have problems of their own. There is the stereotype that they aren't as intelligent or competent as less attractive women and that they rely mainly on their looks to get ahead.
2007-12-18 19:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly better looking men have the advantage in the Presidential race.
Yeah sorry, I might have used my feminine wiles to get the better cubicle, but my boss is female and she wouldn't be interested.
2007-12-18 18:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by Me 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Portwine,
Of course it happens....but in my opinion, I have way too much pride, I guess, to try and use my looks to get out of things. I want to be respected. I want to be able to respect myself. I can't do that if I'm playing men. And it's hard to respect men who allow themselves to be played. I'm not one you'll ever see engaging in games like that. If I "earned" a speeding ticket, I'm not gonna bat my eyelashes and flirt with the cop in order to try and get out of it. I take responsibility for my actions. If I want respect I have to earn it. And truthfully, when I look in the mirror I like what I see. I'm not talking about looks, I'm talking about self-esteem. If I'm going to achieve something, it's going to be through my own hard work- and I prefer it that way. It wouldn't feel good to me at all if I got a promotion or got out of a speeding ticket by flaunting my body parts.
Edit: I certainly do not agree with the attitude some women have that says "if men let us get away with it, it's their fault...and I'm going to use my looks to my advantage just because I can." To me, that attitude lacks self-respect, and it lacks respect for the opposite sex. Just my opinion.
2007-12-18 19:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is an unintellectual thing to discuss on YA. Especially with a bunch of people have done no research in the area of women's studies.
If the inquirer's aim was to argue that there is no justification for feminism, which is how it seems, he or she needs to simply read more on the topic.
Godot was here, sadly
2007-12-18 18:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by Godot 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Men are the ones who allow women get away with using their looks as a power tool. If men stopped giving women's looks so much power, the women would be powerless.
EDIT: Well, women are certainly not seducing other women, getting things with their looks. If anything, women hate on other attractive women and try to take away any power they may have.
EDIT: Thought is different than giving power. I like men looking at me and I have no shame in using my looks to my advantage, if I can. I'm saying if men are so unhappy about women using looks as means of power, then they can strongly take it away. The men can control what they are willing to give and not give.
2007-12-18 18:05:04 · answer #8 · answered by Lioness 6 · 10⤊ 3⤋
It happens. Doesn't mean it's a good thing. I think it's a load of BS. The only time anyone should get advancement for their looks is if they are a stripper (male or female) or and actress/actor.
2007-12-18 18:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
good looking men get away with things as well.
its not women that have it easier it's attractive people.
2007-12-18 18:51:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋