So this is my own little expression of why I shaved my head. A lot of people don't understand why I would want to do this, but I have really enjoyed it. I live in a tough part of the city and it really has changed the way I am viewed ( and the way I view myself) and the way I am treated ( at least when I don't have a hat on{its cold with no hair}) Men don't automatically think its ok to hit on me, cat call, or call me baby, or ask for my number. I probably intimidate them. And that's ok. It feels great to be treated with a little bit more respect. I just want to say that I don't hate men. But i am to no end frustrated with Culture and the fact that sex sells everything. Stop and think for a moment about the 18, or 19 year old girl that sold the body wash, ......... she just sold herself.She is still a child. and she doesn't even understand what part of herself she just lost. She may not feel like that at first. and if she refuses to think about it she may never realize what has just happened.. but Dignity, self respect, self worth, modesty... .. not having a price, not being for sale. are hard things to maintain in this culture when it tells you that, that is how you get some where. And that, that is what you are good at. ... I personally have realized that the things I have learned for the world have led me to believe that my value was directly tied to how hot I can look. and that's false, (push-up bra, high heels, make up, hair spray, lighting) We all know that the
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