When you hear the word ‘feminism, many people jump to the stereotype of mad, banner-clutching
women, who HATE men, and burn bras. Feminists are a growing population, as woman tire of being
viewed as the subdominant sex, and demand equality from men. Juli Freedman is here to delve into
these issues, with the help of ‘The Mindy Project’.
Hey there Wolfy readers! So I contacted Wolfy
through Instagram and when I told them I was a
hard-core feminist, they asked me to write about it.
While reading this response over and over again I
was also watching one of my favourite TV shows
ever, The Mindy Project. Basically it is an American
show, starring Mindy Kailing (who is also the
executive producer and writer) who plays Mindy
Lahiri, a successful on/gyn living in New York. This
show is witty and is like teenage girl happy hour.
On the episode I was watching, Danny Castellano
(played by Chris Messina) was training Mindy so she
could feel comfortable naked in front of her
boyfriend. There was an accident in the gym steam
room and Danny saw Mindy naked. Then, for the
rest of the episode Danny kept on saying that he
had some tips for her. Mindy kept on thinking that
these tips would be something like, "Lose some
weight", or, "Your legs are too fat", but in the end he
told her something that showed a different side of
Danny. He told Mindy to stop sucking in her
stomach and that, “You’re a woman and that’s good;
look like a woman”. Not only that, but to stop
shaving her vagina because it looks like a nine year
old, and if Cliff likes that, then he's weird. I love this
part. I know there's a whole shaving controversy-to
shave or not to shave- I say, whatever makes you
happy and comfortable. Do it for yourself. I
personally don't shave my legs that much, but
sometimes I do because I like the way it feels.
But I think Danny brings up a whole other point:
Sexualizing children. This is a huge controversy in
media. Whenever you see a ‘sexy’ schoolgirl outfit
that is sexualizing young women who actually wear
uniforms. When did teenagers become sex symbols?
It's disgusting.
My friends and I shouldn't have to worry about the
male gaze when we get dressed in the morning. We
shouldn't have to worry about being called "sluts" or
"sexy bitches". I'm only 13 but I know it's just going
to get worse. Boys will be boys, and boys can be real
assholes, and boys can be super respectful and
feminist supporters.
Men; control yourself. Media; women, teenagers
and girls are not sexual objects.
We are equals.
Wolfy readers: RIOT!
Written by Juli Freedman