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« on: Oct 06, 2008, 11:42 AM »
Interesting essay from a women's website on a suject I'd mused about a fair bit recently:  Why are women expected to be powerful in all ways except physically?

http://skirt.com/node/11774
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« Reply #1 on: Oct 07, 2008, 04:29 PM »
That's an awesome article, now we just need every woman in the world to read it and be inspired by it...!!!!!  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: Oct 07, 2008, 05:12 PM »
I don't think we can reasonably expect all women to be inspired by it.  Different strokes for different folks.  I would hope that those who have a predisposition psychologically towards wanting to improve themselves physically might be inspired. Cool
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« Reply #3 on: Nov 10, 2008, 04:28 PM »
I can definitely relate to this.  I'm as tall or taller than all my bosses, even without heels, towering with heels.  I'm in shape from all my running, and definitely "ripped, defined, muscular" thanks to my lifting and yoga.  No one's said anything, other than a few compliments, but I catch their glances every once in a while.  I work in a great office and never feel uncomfortable, but I'm definitely a strong presence...  Grin
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« Reply #4 on: Nov 11, 2008, 10:39 AM »
Good for you, girl! Cool Wink
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