What Not To Wear: Joan of Arc Edition

Blue Cereal — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:31:10 +0000

Joan of Arc has meant a wide variety of things to many different people over the centuries, but it’s this detail that most resonates with me. Joan knew the mores, but she had a larger mission; the tender scruples of others simply weren’t a priority. Thus, in a century of warfare, political strife, economic claims, and divine rights of kings, fought with swords, rituals, and betrayals amidst questions of faith, education, social status, and gender roles, a young girl who heard voices from God and saved a nation with her stubborn faith was executed… for not taking off her pants.

They’re Not Tights – They’re Leggings!

Blue Cereal — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 20:32:58 +0000

There’s a letter making the rounds on social media apparently written by a high school student to her principal protesting the school’s dress code. The gist of it is that girls are busted for dress code far more than boys, it’s not the girl’s responsibility to control boys’ thoughts and lusts, dress codes create a ‘rape culture’, and basically demanding – as a blow for female equity – that girls should be able to dress as they damn well please at school or anywhere else. I have nothing against this young lady or her stand, and appreciate anyone able to make their case (in writing, no less!) and support it with whatever reasoning they have on hand. I don’t buy her argument, but that’s OK, too.

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What Not To Wear: Joan of Arc Edition

They’re Not Tights – They’re Leggings!