Feminism Fail

Feminism Fail features social commentary on anti-feminist things. Submit any Feminist Fails you come across to LooseGarments@gmail.com!

Print Ads Telling Women Their Worth is Defined by their Beauty and Marital Status 

Portrayal of Woman in French Advertisement

The many female Disney characters who were meant to be an inspiration to girls.  

Go Daddy Commercials Really? Not only are these stupid as hell and don’t make sense, but they are incredibly sexist

Go Daddy Commercial

Presenting a naked woman as a clothing rack 

Blatantly Sexist Advertising

The ad reads “You know you’re not the first. But do you really care?” This ad naturally has many problems, besides the fact that it only speaks to half of their consumers. One of the biggest problems is that this equates women with objects and products to be driven and experienced. This type of ad also continues the virgin/whore complex which in turn promotes the sexual consumption of women, and the blaming of victims.

Falling in Heels

Sarah Palin. Period.

Excessive Photoshopping of Women’s Bodies

Heidi Montag’s Plastic Surgery

Women’s insecurities can sometimes get the better of them as women often don’t feel good enough, or perfect enough. However,  the truth is that beauty comes from being self-aware, secure and unique. In fact, “perfect” and fake beauty is quite boring, because the lack of unique individual qualities objectifies and dehumanizes you. From a systems point of view, Heidi appears to be a victim of the many mixed messages that women in westernized societies have to deal with about their body and image.