ok, kittens, i am worn out from a long day of raising money in nonprofitland, so i will not be my usual engaging self tonight. however, i've been meaning to share a post from patriarchy-blamer extraordinaire, Twisty, on the inherent evils of the handbag.
as the proud owner of many a handbag, SisterCat is not going to be pleased by the above rant. however, there is some "funny because it's true" stuff here, you have got to admit. i, like many third-wave feminists, can hardly throw stones on these issues - i have 3 inch heels on my shoe rack and have cut the pockets out of pants because of those obnoxious lines they make. i have even borrowed some of the aforementioned SisterCat accessories. however - i think that it's important for women to take a moment, every now and again, and recognize the inherent ridiculousness of some of the things we do in the name of fashion. and to think about the politics of fashion - how everything we wear signifies something, how the way we dress isn't really about being individual but about allying ourselves with certain groups/types of people. and to admit that a carrying a bag that only fits three dollar bills, a cell phone, and a tube of lip gloss is a bit...well...pointless.
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You are correct. SisterCat is enraged by this post. The day I need to carry around ANYTHING that encompasses TEXAS and SPIDERS in my purse, a.k.a handbag, will be the day I throw myself off a bridge. Small purses are for people who do not want to carry around a bunch of crap. If you want to carry around crap like spider guides, get a fucking backpack. Or, if you have say, a large wallet or a big pair of sunglasses, you could, believe it or not, just carry a bigger purse. And whether or not you choose any of these bag options is NOT any sort of statement on society.
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