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By steph_in_action • 15 years ago

Re-Arranging Marriage

On the streets of India romantic exchanges are rare and generally restricted to the private realm of the household. This is because dating is discouraged between youth, as most will enter into arranged marriages. This past January I was able to learn more about arranged marriages and the counterculture through my university’s Women’s Studies trip to India. My experiences allowed me to learn about gender relations in India while visiting various women’s organizations. One of the main connections many people make with India is that of arranged marriage. Today it is still widely practiced through family arrangements and matrimonial advertisements, both in newspapers and online . However, views on the concept are shifting.
By steph_in_action • 15 years ago

“Real” Dolls– The Objectification Continues

Previous feministing posts have brought up the bizarre product that is Real Dolls . These creations are no more real than Barbie dolls. They represent the ultimate objectification of women.

Just a brief overview for those who haven’t heard of these horrifying dolls:

The Real Doll company produces anatomically correct female life-sized silicone dolls for a largely male consumer base at the cost of $6,500 to $10,000. An individual can choose between 10 female body types and 14 interchangeable female faces. (The one male model they had was recently discontinued– I wonder why…) Once constructed, the dolls resemble a human-scaled supermodel Barbie doll. These products are essentially expensive sex dolls.

Previous feministing posts have brought up the bizarre product that is Real Dolls . These creations are no more real than Barbie dolls. They represent the ultimate objectification of women.

Just a brief overview for those ...