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37. "simulacrum"
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a few years ago in college i attended a seminar where the main topic was the representation of women in the media. many issues were brought up and several key points were made, but one discussion that certainly made an impression was the disseration topic of one post graduate student. her subject matter was lil'kim and her process at becoming a simulacrum of pamela anderson. at the time i felt like the student had gotten a little carried away, however in retrospect i realize she was in fact making an extremely valid point.
rather than correcting a flaw or simply enhancing a few traits lil'kim has made the best effort to erase certain characteristics of herself and go with images she considers more appropriate for her current status.
cosmetic surgery is a flexible debate at best, in the sense that it is definitely up to the individual to do what they will with their own body. and it can be endlessly argued whether or not it is the media that dictates the obsession or society that dictates the media. but when my sister lightens her hair obsessively and my nieces desire lighter skin based on the images that they are indunuated with, i begin to wonder why we women don't make more of an effort to understand why we have made certain choices and where these choices will lead us.

" ...lets not think of tomorrow, but lets enjoy this fleeting moment of life..."

  

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Foot Binding and Cosmetic Surgery [View all] , Nettrice, Fri Mar-18-05 08:26 AM
 
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Footbinding is disturbing, but it's part of a greater
Mar 18th 2005
1
Very disturbing
Mar 18th 2005
2
Sexism???
Mar 18th 2005
3
Most definately
Mar 18th 2005
4
      aiight...thanks for the clarity
Mar 18th 2005
7
           oh, so ultimately women are stupid.
Mar 27th 2005
11
                Nope...just conditioned
Mar 27th 2005
15
isnt this a sign of female independence?
Mar 18th 2005
5
The article had a good point
Mar 18th 2005
6
you shouldn't have to define beauty by altering yourself.
Mar 26th 2005
8
      That's not how it is...
Mar 27th 2005
14
RE: isnt this a sign of female independence?
Mar 26th 2005
9
same song - different generation...
Mar 27th 2005
10
It seems more widespread now...
Mar 27th 2005
16
Tell her to look at the overt martyrhood (SELF-destruction)
Mar 27th 2005
12
She's only 13
Mar 27th 2005
13
      STOP!! you're scaring the hell out of me...
Mar 27th 2005
17
      Fear doesn't work
Mar 27th 2005
18
      First thought...Ani DiFranco's lyrics
Mar 28th 2005
19
      RE: First thought...Ani DiFranco's lyrics
Mar 28th 2005
20
      what other people do to you ain't your dirty laundry...
Mar 28th 2005
40
           I agree
Mar 28th 2005
45
                They're not Objects. I understand what you're saying.
Mar 28th 2005
47
                I'm really enjoying this thread. FOOT=FUCK!!!! in that sensing
Mar 28th 2005
48
      RE-->GUILT TRIPS: guilty confession will not be accepted nor demanded!
Mar 28th 2005
24
      ALL MEN ARE MALE CHAUVANIST PIGS (hyperbole sensors 'ON')
Mar 28th 2005
25
           People may misunderstand this
Mar 28th 2005
27
           ADOlESCENTS only want to fight and fuck
Mar 28th 2005
31
           I don't support any kind of "ism"
Mar 28th 2005
34
                excess feminine energy is what is called "EVIL" and about -ism/sysytems
Mar 28th 2005
49
                     Anything in excess can be
Mar 28th 2005
50
                          the words I use are Important (supressing laughter)
Mar 29th 2005
54
                               RE: the words I use are Important (supressing laughter)
Mar 29th 2005
56
           right
Mar 28th 2005
51
           you're quick chris...
Mar 29th 2005
52
                Who's not nuts???? The JUDGEMENTAL JUDGE, who is nuts but
Mar 29th 2005
55
      Fear is a CHOICE, BUT IT IS NOT A GODDAMN FUCKING OPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 28th 2005
23
           You can't run from fear
Mar 28th 2005
28
      STOP DUMPING SEXUAL SHAME AND GUILT OVER WOMEN!!!!
Mar 28th 2005
22
      give her this" YOu don't need to tell me I'm pretty" [LINK] & Lyrics swi...
Mar 28th 2005
21
           Modeling is very important
Mar 28th 2005
26
                i would suggest
Mar 28th 2005
30
                     Oh, I'll let her hear the song but
Mar 28th 2005
36
                          and that's precisely my point
Mar 28th 2005
38
                               Hey
Mar 28th 2005
39
                                    FUCKING MADEMY NIGHT WITH BEING SO CREATIVE (cosigning a post about you)
Mar 28th 2005
41
                                    Masculine/Mothering/Feminine/Fathering energy WTF???? ! A.N.S.W.E.R.
Mar 28th 2005
42
                                         Energy=duality=basic nature
Mar 28th 2005
43
                                              HUMAN NATURE IS TO BE LOVING. (Professor Griff knows.. (SAMLL SWIPE))
Mar 28th 2005
44
                                              LOL!
Mar 28th 2005
46
                                              RE: Energy=duality=basic nature
Mar 29th 2005
53
self improvement
Mar 28th 2005
29
Why is it a flaw?
Mar 28th 2005
32
      RE: Why is it a flaw?
Mar 28th 2005
33
      RE: Why is it a flaw?
Mar 28th 2005
35
     
      RE: Why is it a flaw?
Mar 29th 2005
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