Alyssa Blais

Tag: Media Representation

  • Fart-Friendly, Mascara-Free, and Unapologetic

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    I have decided that I need to give up media! Since going through menopause — and now living in my post-menopause years — I’ve been unpacking what it really means to be labelled “female” or “woman.” How identifying with this particular construct often positions me as less powerful than a man. As we age, we…

  • Beauty Standards and Their Influence on Me: A Reflection

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    What drives a woman to undergo cosmetic surgery? Is it an expression of autonomy over one’s body, or do these procedures perpetuate the ongoing “patriarchal control of women’s bodies”? Before diving deeper, I want to clarify my definition of patriarchal control of women’s bodies. I am referring to the ongoing control, scrutiny, and manipulation of…