“bUt i tHiNk mAKeUp is fUn” that’s nice. i would like to be allowed to exist without it without being socioeconomically punished for that choice but what’s important to focus on here is that you’re just having the funnest time ever
The important part that this conversation is missing is when artistic mediums have been historically practiced by women, they are seen as less significant/worthy/impressive/etc. These art forms such as makeup, sewing, etc. have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures, and majorly by women yet not seen as “high art” until men have appropriated and created professions of them.
Saying makeup is bad because it is reinforcing patriarchal standards is also sexist because you are degrading a women-dominated art form to being nothing more than a tool of men’s oppression.
reading comprehension check! where did anyone say “makeup is bad”? can you show us that in the post?
You said that you are being socioeconomically punished if you don’t wear makeup, which is bad, I think.
I also interpreted it as part of a greater conversation in which the merits of makeup are being infantilized (“but I think makeup is fun”) in favor of criticizing it’s negative impacts in society.
Maybe elaborate a little on your thoughts so I can understand what you meant instead of just labeling people as having poor reading comprehension.
reading comprehension check! do you understand the difference between someone saying “makeup is bad” and saying “i don’t like being forced to wear makeup to survive”
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