RE: Thoughts on "Impossible" Beauty Standards and Their Origin
I totally agree.
In a way, the feminist movement to change societal codes by policing them is like the movement on Steemit of complaints about certain types of post being overpaid. They're not wrong that it's not fair, but even if we collectively agree that it should be fair (not going to happen) or that social engineering is the way to fix it (also not) then there's this question of what rule book should be installed (insane authoritarianism?).
One thing I will point out is that beauty standards are made more powerful by being more impossible. Foot-binding and other examples of women dramatically altering their bodies to achieve impossible ideals are common throughout history and frequently even more shocking than the surgical alterations done today. Some mothers just seem hardwired to want their daughters to compete in that freak show, and without doing any research on the topic, I bet it's mothers who have classically enforced impossible beautifying practices. That's a whole 'nother topic. :)
I admire the way your photography draws attention, artfully, to the captivating power of the female body. The photos are often intense, with very intentional lines. I appreciate the way these inspire thought and am glad you've taken the time to write articles on this topic. Thank you!