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From: pc@hplabsb.UUCP (Patricia Collins)
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Re: Feminism and a double standard(?)
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Date: Tue, 21-Feb-84 15:13:28 EST
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AGHH!!  I want to scream when I hear people selling out their beliefs for
money.  I have been declared a hopeless idealist by more than one person,
but I just can't imagine turning on those "feminine wiles" to make a sale!
I have written letters to manufacturers who try to sell their wares by
selling a woman's body (or face).  I am not sold by diversionary tactics,
but apparently some people still are.

I am convinced (not by experience) that that marketing person could do
just as well PROFESSIONALLY without resorting to selling her femininity.

	However, feminists are people with beliefs.  They are not perfect
in adhering to their own standards any more than a priest might be.  I
don't think it would be appropriate to condemn the cause because its
proponents are imperfect in living the life they advocate.

	Thanks for your input.

						Patricia Collins