UNIT D - Blog 23

The politics of fashion for women lawyers and politicians now has a main focus on fashion. In my opinion I think it's awesome these ladies are coming forth with their own personal styles but I think it's absolutely ridiculous that the media is putting so much attention on their appearance. We should be caring about the politicians and what they are doing for the states and the world, not what their wearing, outfits don't really pose a major problem in the United States and honestly should have nothing to do with politics. When everyone is so focused on fashion and what the female politicians and politicians wives are wearing, it screams sexism. Women seem to be looked at as trophies and they have to wake up each morning worrying about how they look so that they are seen as attractive and presentable for the public. Men don't have to do this so why women? It seems as if women are seen as the sex that has to look pretty and attractive and they have to keep a nice figure or else they are eaten alive by the media. In the NPR article for blog 23 it says that Arizona and Illinois senator have wives that need to update their wardrobes because they aren't deemed worthy enough for the public. Apparently wearing bland colors and black and gray aren't good enough which seems absolutely ridiculous. An outfit doesn't make the person and the wife isn't the politician running the show, it's their husbands so why aren't they scrutinized for their outfits? Something that was said in the article was that the wives from Arizona and Illinois should stay away from black suits, wear clothes with good necklines and try to invest in some pears as opposed to flashy jewelry because most people will remember what these women will be wearing over what they will be saying. This shows that our world is extremely materialistic if women are going to be viewed this way. Saying clothes matter over someone mind and intelligence is idiotic and superficial. No wonder women are so insecure about themselves.