I've actually had arguments with other feminists in the past about my refusal to wear heels. I was doing it for the wrong reason. 1/2
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Not rejecting them as symbol of patriarchal oppression but coz I don't want to be taller than the 5 ft 9 I already am. Internalised misogyny
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oh god, that's the last thing movement feminism wants, you being secure in yourself! How can they exploit that?
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@Nadjiggle The argument was that I felt the need to be feminine & this included being shorter than most men. Truth in that but is it bad?3 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
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@HPluckrose Nope. Just a preference and preferences are largely arbitrary. In fact, preferences are by def. what determines 'bad' for you.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Intrinsic29
Ethically, yes.. However, I think men & women are commonly attracted to this height difference & prob not a cultural construct
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Shorter men do report finding this a disadvantage in dating & it would make sense in evo terms for women to go for bigger men
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Yeah, that is unfortunate. Many other traits place people in the bottom of the dating pool bc of arbitrary preferences too.
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Its largely arbitrary now, certainly. The survival of my offspring is no longer related to the size & strength of my husband.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Yeah, and many or most of our preferences are like this now, but they still dictate our wellbeing so enjoying them is rational.
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