It deserves a bit more nuance than is offered by Mrs. Cupp or Ms. Mallenbaum. While it should go without saying that all women should be respected and should be heard, I'm not sure that a contest designed to judge a woman based mostly on her looks (especially such a very specific look) is the "perfect" place to have the discussion, as asserted by Mrs. Cupp. Citing the fact that powerful women have used the tools at their disposal (ie. participating in beauty contests, marketing/playing up their beauty) to climb the rungs in their various ladders of success makes the conversation less clear than more so, IMO.
It is time for society at large to take responsibility for the rules that we have accepted for too long. We must approach this topic with the care that it deserves. By honouring those that have been victimized (believing and listening to them), reeducating those that have done harm (once they've actually acknowledged their transgressions and expressed a desire for redemption), demand better of ourselves (no one has a right to my body..) and teaching the next generation a better way (be respectful and earn the respect of others).
We must talk about the many different lanes of #metoo. I know that the terms, "intersectionality" and "misogynoir" may cause the eyes of some to glaze over. This is a mistake because understanding all the facets of this issue is key in bringing more people on board in the fight. Right now, #metoo has a very specific image in the media....and it's pretty Hollywood. Now, that doesn't bother me at all. However, many lower income working class white women in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi (who are very vulnerable) have very little support for the movement. Instead, they believe that men are under attack. This needs to change if we are going to make serious strides in changing the culture.
Anyways, that's my two cents this morning. I almost didn't read because the piece was by S.E. Cupp. But, I've been trying to broaden my horizons as of late and you did not stir me wrong! Another thoughtful morning post. I'm going to get used to this! LOL!
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