[thechat] question for the ladies...

[Emily Christensen]

Preach it, sister! 

Emily
(pro-women's tee)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Erika Meyer" <emeyer at lclark.edu>

> It's bad enough that some people (of both sexes) think a woman gets a
> promotion when she sleeps around, there's no need to bring even more skin
> into the workplace. But that's my personal opinion. Yours may vary. :)
> 
> What if you like to show skin but you don't sleep around?
> 
> Growing up on a northern coast, I'm just thrilled when I see sun. 
> Maybe it's my CA hippie upbringing, but I think skin is beautiful, 
> not slutty.
> 
> High heels, & nylons, OTOH, are (expensive) bondage gear.  This isn't 
> necessarily a bad thing, but shouldn't be part of a required uniform.
> 
> Actually, for women, I believe the rule of thumb is "damned if you 
> do, damned if you don't."
> 
> Attractiveness (in either sex) will always be a factor in status 
> (hopefully not the only factor), and successful women will always be 
> the target of petty gossip.