Another Manifesto

How could I not link to a blog named Tiny Cat Pants? But it's also an eye-opening entry, and well worth reading.

"The whole diet and beauty industry thrives on our willingness to suffer, our willingness to accept that suffering is an acceptable everyday state for women to be in... the whole point seems to be to look as if you're thin and hairless with perky boobs and a perky bottom and long legs effortlessly. Or almost effortlessly, because lord knows that women who just naturally meet the beauty standard can be met with some cruelty, because, of course, they haven't suffered."

Like I said, the whole entry is a fabulous manifesto, and well worth reading. Thanks to Rosemary for the link.