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Get the latest deal from David Lawrence: FY25 WK08 Feminine Fluidity

Get the latest deal from David Lawrence: FY25 WK08 Feminine Fluidity

Get the latest deal from David Lawrence: FY25 WK08 Feminine Fluidity

If we are looking for equality in the boardroom, my recommendation is that we seek equality on the runway. Everyday women go to work pretending like the men they work with don't watch this stuff. They do. We know. We are in on the joke. Either get rid of the anachronism or let's dress up the men in similar fare. What French film gets and that our HR policies do not is that people are not and cannot be neatly divided between the professional and the personal. You make as many policies as you want and pretend that men and women and gender dynamics do not exist--attraction, jealousy, role entitlement--but that is a mistake. They do not just exist in the background. We are wired with mammalian brains. Nudity (full, partial, the new "sheer"), high heels, and mutism are not just about beauty. Pornography is not just about distribution channel. They are about power and intention and agenda. Programs to change thinking about and perceiving women as part objects need to go deeper. For younger and teenage girls - offer a better alternative. The highest salaries for women should not result from walking around in skimpy clothing as any child can already do. The fact that this is our compensation model says a lot about our culture and our priorities. And as Peter Drucker says, something like Culture had Strategy for Breakfast. .. #STEAM #Weaponize ** #BGH ———— https://lnkd.in/g7s9um2S "If there’s one thing that really isn’t a secret, it’s that parading scantily clad bodies, no matter what size or age, down a runway is simply not about empowerment. It’s about objectification — even if it’s equal opportunity objectification. And that there are as many fantasies and definitions of sexy as there are people in the world and that many of them (maybe most of them) don’t involve wings."

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💞 Happy International Women’s Day 💞 This year’s theme is “Inspire Inclusion”. This post by maybeboth on IG really resonated with me. It got me thinking about what it would mean to embrace “letting go” rather than “adding more”, to establish inclusivity. As Women, we are often burdened with societal expectations and pressures that dictate how we should act, think, and look. We see this play out all the time in the workplace. And yes, this hits different for Black women. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up; it means relaxing the shackles of societal norms and embracing a more inclusive definition of Womanhood. It means celebrating our differences, supporting one another, and ensuring intentions, actions and outcomes are in alignment. So whether you’re a “Chad”, a “Chelsea” or a “Company”…this is a moment to pause. This is the time to reflect. This is a chance to do better. This International Women’s Day, I encourage you to join me in letting go… 👉🏾 Of bias (conscious and unconscious). 👉🏾 Of judgement (when the unfamiliar or different shows up). 👉🏾 Of expectations (held always for others, but rarely for yourself). 👉🏾 Of limiting thoughts (that hold us back from progress & growth). Let it go. Let it go. 😮💨😮💨😮💨 AND JUST FREE UP YUHSELF 🙌🏾 #HOTperspectives #IWD2024 https://lnkd.in/gGrHiYB3

8 Factors To Consider When Selecting Clutches For Women

8 Factors To Consider When Selecting Clutches For Women

"2024 in Focus: Fashion’s Role in Shaping Political Statements and Identity" Take for example, the color Pink… For the past century, the color pink has been associated with the gendering of young girls. It is more than common to see pink balloons when a girl is born and blue balloons when a boy is born. However, before pink was strictly transformed into a marketing purpose color, back in the 18th century, in the West, pink was a color preferred for elite boys rather than girls. Pink, which can sometimes be seen as girly and weak, is now a color used by many, including politicians, to show strength and a way to push against gender stereotyping. The use of the pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness back in 1992 is one of the earliest examples of this. In 2016, a salmon-shaded pink color, which was given the name of “millennial pink,” went viral. Famous brands such as Acne Studios and Glossier used this shade of pink for their logo and packaging. These brands were all aimed at young women, representing a new kind of modern womanhood that was authentic, empowered, and outspoken. The “millennial pink” is a much more gender-neutral color compared to the brighter pink we are used to seeing on packages oriented towards younger girls. Looking at the historical context, during the birth of the “millennial pink,” the world was in the presence of the rise of fourth-wave feminism and Hilary Clinton’s presidential candidacy. Several political figures have been seen supporting a pink pantsuit. In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a pink pantsuit when the Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act, and tweeted saying, “On Capitol Hill we wear pink.” Other political figures, such as Nancy Pelosi, have also been seen in pink pantsuits in the past. It is also a color that helps you stand out in a crowd. A group of people posing for a photo Description automatically generated with medium confidence In 2020, social media witnessed yet another rise in the color pink, this time, it was called the “political pink.” As the US presidential elections were approaching, several celebrities started posting photos of themselves in pink suits. Andrew Burnstine, associate professor at Lynn University, explains, “to the millions of people who are demanding change in our political system, and to American democracy, the color pink is the new battle-cry.”