We can instantly debate that the state of women today wanting so much equality even in the way we dress is more evident when we compare ourselves to the women of the 1800s.
No better way to delve into that world than through the books of Jane Austen and her womenfolk in relation to writing about that time. With the advent of reality television, the screaming, loud most vocal woman gets all of the attention.
You know who I'm talking about. The woman who is wildly dressed, has no manners, is singled out by the rest of the cast of characters as the 'B' title she wears like the Scarlet Letter. Women don't have to wear dresses to be considered the Yin type of woman, but the whole equality thing since the 70s has degraded our woman-likeness to some degree.
This trend of the female 'strong' woman who can handle everything under the sun like a man has dominated our culture so much, the 'B' word is showing up in books and movies as the average woman now. Something we should aim to be and dress like to obtain the man or the job at the end of the story. As a writer, I can place my complaint in the complaint box with any female leads that I write.
Where did the Yin-type woman in the media go?
Pretty Woman took half the movie to transition the smart-talking harlot into a fantabulous lady, but still, that was 20 years ago! This movie was derived from an even older movie -My Fair Lady - about a street culturally reckless woman trained to match the savvy talk of the rich and famous in England.
Is it old fashion to want to be praised for being womanlike again - to want to stop seeing the 'B' get praised for her wild mouth and ways?
Do we all want to be walking around in a thousands years with our knuckles to the ground saying at least we are equal?
There is nothing like a woman on earth. God mad the mountains, the stars, the creation based on His idea FIRST of a man and woman. Mountains look like breasts! The woman should celebrate her body with clothing that flows around every corner in recognition that we were not meant to be equal in every way.
Why is the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" such a classic?
I believe because first Holly Golightly had built the facade of a sophisticated woman who had a heart and secondly, she wore classy clothes that can be envied to this day. No one can out do Audrey Hepburn as that character who still can take people's hearts. People who knew her off screen said she was not acting, she was a true lady in style and in speak.
Is it wrong to celebrate equality and yet still possibly celebrate every curve and classy ways only a woman on earth can possess?
I'm not too fond of the clothing line Michelle Obama wears, a little too plain, but she is the example of a modern POWERFUL person owning her womanhood. She gives an example that she can be strong to her nation, ladylike and support her husband and be a mother at the same time. She won the golden ticket at the end of the movie with class.Pride and Prejudice is the ultimate book of Yin women except Elizabeth. All of the adaptions, except the 1970s television version which I think made Elizabeth a little too soft, portray Elizabeth as strong and leveled headed.
She was the type that didn't care if she had messy hair or whether mud was on the end of her elegant dress. To her, all of the necessary things to be a woman in that day she wore as requirement, and let her rough personality overshine. Yet, she had the eyes of many Alpha-type men in love with her. Who is more Alpha than Mr. Darcy?!
Why?
By observing the spirit of the character, I can see that Elizabeth's tough exterior and speak coupled with sincerity made her a beautiful woman.
Remember how Mr. Darcy went from 'she's plain' to defending her to his friends after she left the mansion with her messy hair and the girls were making fun of her? He said he thought her plain before, but was wrong, she was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen.
I think integrity is missing in not only women in the movies who are stealing boyfriends, making fun of people behind the back, but also in life as we try to keep up with our male counterparts in the race for life.
A woman is truly the bedrock of the family.
What true man is going to make all of the decisions in the house without consulting his wife first. A successful man can make all the plans and decisions he wants, but I bet Michelle will give the final word when it comes to the personal affairs of the Obama household.
Have you heard of the story where Michelle and Barrack went to a restaurant and she found out that she used to date the owner?
Barrack said that she could have been the wife of a restaurant owner and she said, no, she would have been the wife of the President that used to own a restaurant.
This is so poignant.
Women run the country through the way they raise their children and their husbands! We not only carry all of humanity for 9 months, we raise them as well. I don't have to see the Leave It To Beaver mother-type washing clothes, cooking and taking care of the house all day, but I want to see women who actually stand for something again.
Get rid of these wimpy characters, drama, sleep with many people no center or guidance just step over anyone say anything just to get what you want kind of girl. Maybe once women in films, books and movies find their center, then the media can start entertaining us with quality movies once again.
Oh, well, I suppose the rant is over. Now, let's go watch an 80's romantic comedy or better yet, the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. See you next Saturday...have a great weekend, everybody!
Denise Rochelle M.
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