From what I hear Lebannon is one of the more liberal middle eastern countries, though I take it that's not saying much.
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Originally Posted by mr dave
maybe not beards but i've most definitely heard less than nice comments about mullets heheh.
i also totally agree with all your other points.
though i must say body image stigma has definitely started to affect both genders in recent times though still not as harshly for men as women. but when you see men's 'health' magazines in the grocery store and most of the guys in the photos look like Adidasss' avatar it makes my skinny frame feel quite out of place (being built like a female runway model isn't quite that awesome when you're the one with the penis).
as for the comparison to the unnaturalness of glasses vs. the unnaturalness of shaving they're worlds apart. glasses serve a tangible purpose to allow for a productive life. i don't see how shaving one's legs or armpits quite serves the same purpose and function as the ability to provide clear sight.
here's a 'fresh' conspiracy theory for the afternoon as well. ever notice how there are no actual deodorants (to cover up the smell of the sweat) specifically marketed to women? only antiperspirants (to block pores to actually stop the sweat from happening). the conspiracy being a MUCH higher rate of breast cancer to those without deodorants.
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Attracting other mates is a pretty legitimate use. Taste in women is pretty varied from guy to guy but one thing that is pretty universal is smooth legs.
And yeah, guys shave parts of their body to look more attractive too, granted the stigma isn't as great if they don't do it, but if all vegan is fighting for is for women to have a choice I have no problem with that, but they do have a choice, if she made the choice not to do it why can't any other woman? At least in western society. There is always some little subculture out there where you will be accepted and it seems like she found hers. At this point in time the worst you'll get is dirty looks and that's a good step forward from when women were prosecuted in witch trials.
My problem is she is making this a false dilemma, either you do what she does and you're being the progressive, or you choose to shave your legs because god forbid you have no problems with it and actually like to do it because you don't like having hairy legs, you're still part of the problem.
That is just bullsh*t.