Comments by Usher, and Power is Sexy

http://www.spinner.com/2008/06/16/potent-quotables-usher-explains-lesbianism/ According to Usher in this site: ""Women have started to become lovers of each other as a result of not having enough men." Is this true?? Or is it due to the behaviors of the men we are surrounded by? For example the movie "Fire" that we watched in class was a great example of two women coming together by their location, situation, timing. I feel like this is a prime example of the idea that we fall in love with people. The two women bonded over their experiences. I feel like it was more on an emotional level rather than a complete initial physical attraction.

Why is it so bad to be seen in this way? Another point from the reading (By Pharr) that I would have to disagree with is the concept that power is not sexy on a women. If one google images the term "power women" one is bombarded with images of cartoons, super heros, people like Tyra Banks. All of these images show a fit, buff woman, however, their underlying femine features are still very pronounced, long flowing hair, large chests, long legs. According to Pharr, being in power for a women means to become masculine. I think that maybe in the past, yes, this could have been true- with the fight to wear pant suits like the men, and pulling hair back out of the face. But in today's successful world, one sees much more style and freedom about these women, distinguishing them as females. Hair is styled, down, and long. Dresses, skirts and heels are worn. Look at "Legally Pink." Women still have to prove themselves (as seen in that movie) however, we are making steps forward for female identity and higher career positions. Personally, I feel that power is sexy on a woman.