“Happy Heteroween” by Dan Savage
was an interesting read to me. I really enjoyed reading it because of what Dan
had to say about Halloween. Telling us how the straight community took over
Halloween from the homosexuals, to show off their bodies and their sexy side.
Unlike most feminists, Dan didn’t really care about the costumes that are worn
during Halloween; in fact he supports the fact that people wear revealing
costumes.
I never cared what girls wore
during Halloween or any other day, because in all honesty, it is their body. If
they want to show it off or wear tight clothes, in all means go for it.
Halloween, is one of the few events, where girls can wear whatever they want
without being called sluts, whores or even trashy. However, guys on the other hand
try to stay away from wearing anything revealing because it makes them appear
gay. Every person; homosexual or heterosexual, women or men, should not really
care of what people say or think. It is your body, do what you want to with it
because it’s your right.
Although I agree with you that people have the right to wear whatever they want, I don't think everyone is as understanding about peoples' Halloween costumes. I remember there was a girl this Halloween wearing a bra and underwear and was a Victoria's Secret model as her costume, so she was basically naked, and many people commented negatively. They said she looked like a slut and needed to wear more clothes - which in some aspects, I agreed with. I didn't think she was a slut, but she was basically naked and I felt it was a really inappropriate costume to wear out in public. It made me uncomfortable to hear the way both guys and girls were ripping her apart for her costume, but I cannot understand why she ever thought to leave her dorm or apartment like that. So, while I agree with you that people should be proud and show off their bodies, I think they should also respect themselves and not take it too far.
ReplyDeleteI personally don't find anything wrong with a girl dressing provocatively. If she chooses to show off her body, then kudos to her for feeling confident with the way she looks. I think it's a good thing for girls to feel good about themselves rather than be insecure and dressing conservatively.
ReplyDeleteI agree, people should wear what they want without others opinions labeling who they are as a person. However, I don't feel that men are as shy as Dan Savage makes them appear to be on Halloween, I know plenty of guys who take part and enjoyment out of stripping down, showing of their body's, and to most such exposure makes them feel more emasculated.
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