You ask my why 'we' live a male stereotype. You don't understand
why 'we' take razors to our heads and shop in the men's department. Well, I cannot answer for 'us,' because I am not the ring
leader of 'our' collection. I can, however, let you in on a well kept secret, so lean in and listen closely.
We are still women, even if 'we' dress like men. We still play childishly
with teddy bears to try and cheer each other up. We still splash and play in the rain. Our heads may lack long flowing locks,
but minds within are still those of women.
So, why the short hair? Why the clothes? Simply put, it's because
'we' can. We don't have to bend over backwards to fit into your stereotype of standardized beauty. We do not need lipstick
and high heels to be seen as beautiful. If 'we' are content, confident and comfortable in these clothes, then I reverse
the question back to you - Why not?
It's not as if we are trying to be men either - we are not trying
to be something 'we' are not. We are simply expressing who 'we' are, and what 'we' stand for.
Why, then, do we cut our hair in such a way that screams aloud our
sexuality? Again, I ask - why not? Who says that long hair is a required element of femininity anyawy? A boy with long hair
is simply that, but a girl with short hair is trying to make some sort of political statement? Why can't I just be a girl
with short hair?
You use wardrobe to hide the parts of yourself that you'd rather
not have seen. You use cover-up to cover-up your flaws, and concealer to conceal your insecurities. You bat your hair
to gain attention, bat your eyes to gain admiration, but you never open your mouth, even though it is your mind
that makes you beautiful.
So when you look at 'us' and judge, remember that our voices are strong from screaming in the
face of your stereotypes.
The world would be quite boring if we were all the same, now wouldn't
it?
