November 14th, 2012

Recommended Reading #124: Transformation



      “Confessions of a formerly sexist man” by Hugo Schwyzer (Sociology, Self-Awareness, Gender Socialization, Feminism) 10/31/12

I find this piece strikingly insightful and articulate. I couldn’t agree more with the assertions about gender socialization and its detriment to both individuals and society, and as far as personal revelation, this kind of elucidation on self-awareness (which I see as almost always a part of transformation) evokes profound appreciation in me. The commentary on feminism as a philosophy strikes me as fascinating as well, and I will admit I don’t know if I’ve ever consciously perceived it that way.

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      “It’s just a ride” by Bill Hicks (Recommended Watch, Philosophy, Spirituality, Non-Sex-Related) 9/3/07

As simple and/or comic as this may seem, I see it also as true.

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      “10 Signs You Are a ‘Good Girl’ & 10 Tips for Discovering Your ‘Good Woman.'” by Candice Holdorf (Self-Awareness, Gender Socialization, Sociology) 11/9/12

While this strikes me as poignant because I am aware there are numerous ways I still tend to act like a “good girl” as purported here, I love and find resonant the descriptions of the perception of a “good woman.” I also like that this is not a piece (it seems to me at least) about how to “act differently” or embark on some other maneuver to, ironically, gain further or different approval. It is about internal experience and connection with oneself. Beautiful—and reminiscent in general of transformation.

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