So today, the whole world watched as FIFA made the group draws for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. It was a glitzy affair, but one thing struck me. Have a look.
Why is the woman barely dressed and the man fully dressed?
Why is the woman a blonde representing a country where white blondes are a minority (Brazil)?
Why is the woman asking the dumb questions and the rich older man explaining? Whoever thought this was a good idea?
The countries that often try to stake a higher moral position on women's issues and feminism are often the most promoting of objectifying women's bodies.
Why is the woman barely dressed and the man fully dressed?
Why is the woman a blonde representing a country where white blondes are a minority (Brazil)?
Why is the woman asking the dumb questions and the rich older man explaining? Whoever thought this was a good idea?
The countries that often try to stake a higher moral position on women's issues and feminism are often the most promoting of objectifying women's bodies.
2 comments:
Anon, wow, you are trying to make a stretch so far, and still you are not succeeding!
"Why is the women barely dressed and the men fully dressed?" Because men like it that way, just like they like younger women. According to you, that is how men prefer it there is nothing wrong or sexist about it. So if men like them barely dressed, it's their right to have it that way.
Huh? Men may like many things, and apparently women like 50 Shades of Grey, doesn't mean FIFA should start spanking that model on stage.
"Why is the woman a blonde representing a country where white blondes are a minority (Brazil)?"
Maybe it's for the same reason desi darker men marry fair women, when the majority of desis are not fair? For the same reason bollywood only has fair actresses.
If you keep up with the news, you will notice that this was a big controversy even in Brazil.
The original couple were not your typical blonde Euro look, and got substituted.
"Why is the woman asking the dumb questions and the rich older man explaining? Whoever thought this was a good idea?" Hmm... maybe the same men that think it's a great idea that women SHOULD stay home to raise children or that they should delay marriage to pursue an education.
What are you even trying to say here? Perhaps you thought too fast and your fingers couldn't keep up so you typed gibberish.
And apparently, a lot of WOMEN too think it's a great idea to stay home to raise children, but you would deny them that right.
I am sorry to inform you that, from a woman's point of view, the sexism displayed is not much different that the one you've displayed in your writing about marriage. Yes, this culture objectified the women's body. However, the desi sexism (which you portray as Islam), even if not using their bodies, is still as damaging to women
Only some women who get offended when the truth is pointed out to them.
I pray that one day you will see it.
The above reply was in response to a comment that seems to have been disappeared. I am pasting the original comment below.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Sexism on Display":
I think your own opinions reflected on your writing may answer your questions.
Let's see..
"Why is the women barely dressed and the men fully dressed?" Because men like it that way, just like they like younger women. According to you, that is how men prefer it there is nothing wrong or sexist about it. So if men like them barely dressed, it's their right to have it that way.
"Why is the woman a blonde representing a country where white blondes are a minority (Brazil)?"
Maybe it's for the same reason desi darker men marry fair women, when the majority of desis are not fair? For the same reason bollywood only has fair actresses.
"Why is the woman asking the dumb questions and the rich older man explaining? Whoever thought this was a good idea?" Hmm... maybe the same men that think it's a great idea that women SHOULD stay home to raise children or that they should delay marriage to pursue an education.
I am sorry to inform you that, from a woman's point of view, the sexism displayed is not much different that the one you've displayed in your writing about marriage. Yes, this culture objectified the women's body. However, the desi sexism (which you portray as Islam), even if not using their bodies, is still as damaging to women. I pray that one day you will see it.
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