"Women remain, as linguists say, the 'marked' sex, the nonstandard, defined as the opposite of the male norm." | Buobe
"Women remain, as linguists say, the 'marked' sex, the nonstandard, defined as the opposite of the male norm."
Buobe IA context · why it matters
Women are seen as needing to approximate male attire for political success — This reinforces traditional gender norms, limiting women's expression.
Power in embracing feminine aesthetics is highlighted by Ocasio-Cortez — Challenging the notion that women must conform to masculine standards to succeed politically.
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More politicians may experiment with breaking traditional beauty and dress codes.
There is no one effortless way to look as a congresswoman, no uniform of business suit and tie that allows her to blend in. Most female politicians handle this by approximating male attire with some tweaks.
