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Show ChnoNicU MowdAy, FebRuABy Paqe Eiqhi XT - z' . Play beauty X 55 I want to apologize ahead of time for an article the Chronicle is publishing Wednesday. No, it isn't an intrusive expose which offends more than it informs. It's a makeover story one of those things which usually appear in before-and-aft- er Glamour or Cosmo. I'm not apologizing because I regret the story. It's n. I'm apologizing entertaining, lively and because I know "beauty" is an offensive issue with many feminists male and female and I want to deflect imminent criticism. Society's fixation on feminine pulchritude aggravates me, too. But the Chronicle's makeover extravaganza reflects a positive desire for rather than a negative attempt to ideal woman. the design OK. At first I worried that this makeover idea would be a major truimph for media sexism. I envisioned taped --up thigh fat, stuffed bras and globs of pancake makeup. I imagined a glitzy ' two-paspread in which the Chronicle affirmed the notion that college women are mannequins first, students second. I wanted to say, "No way, not in this paper." Then I realized I couldn't condemn the beauty game unless I was willing to quit the team. I couldn't despise the makeover concept unless I was ready to discard the hoards of makeup, creams, lotions and soaps that clog my purse and clutter my bathroom well-writte- ent ge already-too-prevale- nt cupboards. well-intention- ed, Anti-make- up for fun game People often ask me why I wear makeup (on the rare days when I'm ambitious enough to do so). They assume. I violate feminist principles every time I use mascara that I yank away at my autonomy every time I pluck my eyebrows. And they have a point. Lip gloss and rouge can definitely be seen metaphors for sexual repression. At the same time, however, makeup can be a lot of fun. And there's nothing wrong with doing what you can to improve your appearance. My idea of feminism doesn't jive with "dress for success" handbooks. I don't like mannish business shoes; and I don't think a suits; I adore open-toe- d flowered skirt dissolves a female CEO's authority. In fact, my idea of feminism allows women to play whatever beauty games they .want. As long as they realize it's all a game. As long as the strength of their character proves stronger than the scent of their perfume. but feminists are their battles merely lead to another form of repression a form of repression which says women must model male values in order to maintain dignity or equality. I would much rather fight to be respected regardless of my clothing or makeup tastes. Hardcore feminists will say I've been smothered by sexist socialization. After all, women aren't born with the desire to rub animal fat into their pores, that desire is pressed into them by a society which 22, 1988 dolls. demands female dress-u- p This argument is absolutely correct. Women wear makeup because they believe it makes them beautiful. And they wouldn't think that way if society hadn't crammed the idea into their brains from infancy. But there is nothing wrong with accepting, and even loving, your socialization. All of us are socialized in an infinite number of ways. And this socialization shouldn't be grounds for . misery or guilt not if we carefully analyze our actions; not if we base them on reflective thought. shoes are a part of Lace stockings and high-heelI which socialization enthusiastically accept. So my mousse. and are bracelets, eyeliner That doesn't mean I'm tossing out my sweats and long johns. It means I expect to be treated as an whether I curl my hair or not. It also means I'm ready to run a makeover story in the Chronicle. A pedicure and haircut wouldn't cure me of the February blahs, but if they give someone else a boost, I don't see the harm. I used to look forward to the day when women would refuse to participate in makeover contests. Now I think differently. I'm looking forward to a time when men can feel comfortable enough to participate, too. Shauna Bona, a senior English major, is editor in chief of the Chronicle. ed end-in-myse- lf, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NEW SPRING QUARTER COURSE What are the three most important factors in ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY? You guessed it! That's why this ad stresses that Environmental Psychology (Psych. Liberal Education 270R-- 1 Social Science Core Liberal Education 270R-- 2 Humanities Core Political Science 'History 695R-- 1 591R-- 1 Upper-DivisionGradu- Credit ate meets at the WHITMORE LIBRARY, 2197 East 7000 South, and NOT at the Peterson Library. It meets at the WHITMORE LIBRARY Tuesday evenings from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. March 29 through May 31. In it, you'll learn how the physical environmentsin which we live, study, work and play affect our lives. How they exert a major influence on the way we think, feel and behave. And you'll find out how we use the physical environment to demonstrate our unique tastes, interests and attitudes. So go to the WHITMORE LIBRARY Tuesday nights and study the complex relationships between people and their physical environments. The course is offered for four hours credit or for noncredit for $94. 342R-3032R-3- Upper DivisionGraduate Credit Five Hours Credit AMERICAN RACE DILEMMA Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement 0) Taught by Professor Ronald Coleman Professor Howard Ball "NEWTON'S PRINCIPIA: UNDERSTANDING THE GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION" Political Science Lecture Series Spring Quarter Mondays and Wednesdays, Fine Arts Auditorim 4-6:- 30 p.m. February 22, 1988 7:00 February 23, 1988 7:30 pm Fine Arts Auditorium February 24, 1988 7:30 pm Fine Arts Auditorium February 25, 1988 7:30 101 For further information call or 581-86- pm WITHOUT NEWTON SCRUPLES: IN THE AGE OF REASON" ey 1954-55,end- ed 90 "SCIENCE Marriott Library Audito num Dr. John L. 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Bergeson Professor of Physics, U. of Utah Sponsored by: 20 Marriott Library Utah Endowment for the Humanities, Department of History Department of Physics (1 hr cred.-DC- E) 1 1 i 2m 5$ Mr ltifi So ifi Jl-- x- p WW) lKffrl 31 -- 0 SsK,-- .' ..X. - .'jmL'ii I ill .". " ' |
