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artemis starwolf

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35. " they are whoever and whatever they want to be"

Tue Apr 7, 2015, 07:17 PM

Apr 2015

I rode horses and climbed trees, and I liked pretty dresses and pink was my favorite color. I would pretend to be Mowgli of the jungle one week and " I Dream of Jeannie " the next. I love how she celebrates all aspectsof being a girl. Feminism iisn't about turning ourselves into men, but being free to choose what roles we want to embrace. Kids of both genders should be able to play with whatever toys they want, wear the clothes they feel comfortable in and pretend to be whatever they want. That's how we become well- rounded, empathetic adults.

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Strong is the new pretty: Photos show the secret side of girls [View all] sheshe2 Apr 2015 OP

k&R... spanone Apr 2015 #1

This is what I love. bravenak Apr 2015 #2

Strength, woman. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #5

It was beautiful. bravenak Apr 2015 #8

They take after their mom. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #11

Ah yes!! Truth!! bravenak Apr 2015 #13

Very nice photos. lovemydog Apr 2015 #3

Thank you for Kate Parker's link. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #14

You're welcome sheshe2. lovemydog Apr 2015 #15

Tree-climbing, mud-shaping, swing-swinging, nature-loving tomboys, gotta love us Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #4

Let us not forget the spitting contests! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #21

Ah yes, the watermelon seeds! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #30

Fist fights with boys! Protecting animals and the young! Girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! freshwest Apr 2015 #31

Yes! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #34

The first fight I ever had at school was in the 4th grade. Lochloosa Apr 2015 #6

Dayum, sheshe2 Apr 2015 #9

Kick and rec F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #7

It's nice to have strong intelligent women friends, they're open to listening to you and you gain... BlueJazz Apr 2015 #10

Women are our future. Thanks for another great OP sheshe. nm rhett o rick Apr 2015 #12

yes, I do believe they are, Rhett. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #16

DAMN STRAIGHT Skittles Apr 2015 #17

Skittles! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #19

Yay for this post! Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #18

"And I said, "Bullshit, this is exactly what guys should know about girls."" sheshe2 Apr 2015 #20

I love this quote sheshe2 Apr 2015 #22

Kick! Heidi Apr 2015 #23

Thank you Heidi! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #24

hey you fizzgig Apr 2015 #28

Hello, lovely DU Nighthawk! Heidi Apr 2015 #29

Kick sheshe2 Apr 2015 #25

great thread gwheezie Apr 2015 #26

Tree climber.... Lugnut Apr 2015 #27

I wanted a grandson, but instead I got TWO lovely granddaughters. B Calm Apr 2015 #32

This is feminism - Madonna is NOT. closeupready Apr 2015 #33

" they are whoever and whatever they want to be" artemis starwolf Apr 2015 #35

How many looked at that last one and thought, "Stella!!!!!" Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #36

the last photo is great Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #37