If we look at the chunk of the different female expressions out there today, we will find several ways on how femininity expresses itself:
- Women who adopt exaggerated and extreme stereotypical traits by “owning” their bodies and celebrating a certain female look. They leverage their power on social media by self-objectifying as a source of authority, empowerment and income.
- Women who adopt traditionally masculine characteristics such as strength and competitiveness.
- Women who are perfection seeking to embody the post-feminist ideal to excel at everything.
However you choose to express it for yourself, I believe that most of us are too unique and complex to be put into a certain category.
If I was to give a conclusion based on my experience,
WHAT WOMEN TRULY WANT IS THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN IDENTITY!!!!
Too many stereotypes, too much competition, jealousy and so much fluffy bullshit about femininity and sensuality is being showcased.
Women who successfully live happy (by their own standards), healthy and fulfilled do that by both: playing to their natural strengths as women and also using personal strength to challenge these outdated stereotypes.
Why do we have to categorize, rationalize and analyze everything? We are not a market research company, we are women on a journey….back to who we really are individually and collectively!
Much love,
Ani
