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| Jen |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 12:46:21 PM
I guess this question has come to mind in light of Hillary Clinton's campaign, but it applies to all of us who strike out into the great, wide world. From entrepreneurs to backpackers, we modern women are staking claim to new territories. So, I wonder, do you think forfeiting femininity helps women achieve lofty goals - whether it be the presidency or mountain tops? Must we tame our curls, speak in baritone voices, wear "sensible" straight-cut suits, and stifle the lush & lovely traits that make us mothers, sisters, lovers, women? Does the adoption of male mannerisms make us more effective? Does it somehow secure our position as "feminists"?
Share your thoughts 
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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| Jen |
Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 4:58:32 PM
YES! MaryJane is a perfect example of confidence, can-do spirit and ability, and fearlessness to be the gorgeous woman she is. Did y'all know she used to work as a carpenter?
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 07 2009 : 09:39:07 AM
Me too Elizaray, me too. |
| Elizaray |
Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 6:49:03 PM
That's a great point Sherri! MaryJane sure gets things done and she has beautiful nails, hair and her always is very classy. I love the clothes she wears and someday I think it would be a blast if I could carry off "MaryJane's Style"! I know a lot of it is attitude and I hate to admit I have repressed insecurities...but there it is! LOL
Elizaray |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 08:55:47 AM
I used to wonder this same thing - until I met MaryJane. She is one of the most feminine women I've ever met or seen and look at what she's done with her life. |
| RuralFarmGirl |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 07:34:43 AM
Alee~ Well said!
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"Circumstances made us friends, MaryJanes made us Sisters"
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| Alee |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 07:27:20 AM
Rene- I think that is the key! I think each gender has it's strengths, but I don't want to be like a guy. I want to just be me and strive to be likethe amazing women that coped and overcame obstacles so that I could be here now in this generation! |
| RuralFarmGirl |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 08:13:03 AM
I think the best thing is to always bring yourself 100% to the game, I think that if you are a women that balances your "leather & Lace" then that is what you should always be. I think people are to smart and can recognize when someone is trying hard to be something they aren't whether it be the softer side or the tough side that is sometimes called for.I am the type of feminist that doesn't believe that my Power comes from being like a man, but rather by living life as a frontier women embracing all the attributes I was given. No one in my community would be shocked to see me in boots, skirt and apron and getting the job done :)
Sister-hood Coordinator for MaryJanesfarm
"Circumstances made us friends, MaryJanes made us Sisters"
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| Elizaray |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 11:12:26 AM
That's a great point Traci! I really do think it has to do with what we are all comfortable with. I love my skirts...but there is no way you are going to get the pants out of my closet as well! LOL
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| June Bug |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 11:09:04 AM
I think it's ALL about being yourself, whatever that may be. Everything else could just be interpreted in any way to any person and really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. TRUST your intuition, like some of you have said, you can feel random connections with people because they are letting their light shine not because of what they are wearing that particular day. It's all just words anyway and why do we have to call it something for it to be real? If a woman has "adopted" male manerisms and she is more successful because of it, maybe the real truth is that she is a strong, well rounded woman who is in touch with her feminine and masculine sides. Just keep it real, get to know yourself, and let it all fly! (which is more than I can say for Hilary) Traci |
| Elizaray |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 09:27:45 AM
I think this is such an interesting topic. I was such a tomboy growing up, but recently have bought more skirts and dresses than pants! I feel more feminine and also- dare I say it- more in control when I where a skirt. It's amazing how people treat a woman in dress or a skirt as opposed to just wearing pants!
Elizaray |
| Jen |
Posted - Apr 20 2008 : 09:26:37 AM
Me too. I've pretty much decided to vote green, as "meaningless" as that may render my vote. I want to express my dissatisfaction with the current state of politics, and even though there are some key issues I disagree with (and I'm not sure they aren't all a bunch of dunderheads), green is closest to my comfort zone. Honestly, if Gore would run again, he'd have my vote - period.
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 11:43:24 AM
Hmmmmm...I'm not sure. I want so very much to like and respect her, but I'm not really there yet. It's sort of like making yourself fall in love with an incompatible person. I WANT to vote for her, but I don't believe I will - there's just something Big missing. No promises, however.
XOXO, Libbie
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| Jen |
Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 10:47:12 AM
So, dare I ask -- what's your take on Hillary, Libbie?
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 10:03:05 PM
I love this discussion. I so firmly believe that being "womanly" IS where our power, composure and sincerety lie. Certainly, we can succeed in whatever arena we choose, and isn't it wonderful to see a woman BE a real person, a WOMAN wherever she is? What I hear you all saying is that being ourselves is the way to go. It doesn't have much to do with "proving" anything to anyone. It has everything to do with teaching and showing our daughters and other women that what we are is beautiful, strong and valuable...
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
| Jen |
Posted - Apr 02 2008 : 12:16:53 PM
I hear you, girls. Especially being in a new part of the country (again), I find myself on the lookout for like minds. I'll spot somebody across a parking lot and instantly feel a connection because they seem to project who they are effortlessly (unfortunately, there is nothing effortless about H. Clinton).
To quote Linus from It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, I'd love "nothing but sincerity - as far as the eye can see!"
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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| Carrie M |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 5:35:18 PM
Hi Girls-
I must agree with Jen (hikinmama) that I prefer to be with people who are what/who they are. When we try to be anything else it just seems fake and is a turn off. I just love being with sincere people! My midwife/ob/gyn is a wonderful woman who can both wrestle cows and spin yarn then knit it into a sweater. She is so real and so personable. She can take control of a delivery room then coo in the face of a newborn while pampering a new mom. She's wonderful!
I don't see how forfeiting our femininity would help us get any further if it means not being ourselves. What I see in Hillary Clinton is a woman who has grown cold and hard in the face of political pursuits (and a less than fulfilling marriage). I find her difficult to respect much less admire. She has become downright ugly in recent days. I think that detracts more than attracts--politically or personally!
Carrie
Living simply so others can simply live!
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