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The reading forTuesday mentioned that beauty was the last institution holding women back. AtTuesday's class discussion, it seemed like most people agreed. After class, thetopic was stuck in my head and I do not think that beauty is a bad thing or itsthe "last institution" holding women back. First, I don't think itonly holds women back because men, too, have a certain image/appearance, providedby the media, to uphold; such as, having abs/being muscular. Plus, I do notthink putting on make-up is a bad thing. For some people, putting on make-upmay help them feel more confident when going outside and meeting new peoplebecause they know they look good/pretty; it acts like a confidence booster.Also, by making sure one looks good, it shows that person cares how people willview him/her and he/she wants to make a good first impression because in oursociety it seems like first impressions are important.

Questions for Alex:

1. When/How did youcome to the realization that you wanted to identify as a male?

2. While making the transition from female to male, what kind of emotional/physical struggles did you encounter? 

3. What made you decide on choosing Bryn Mawr?

4. Identifying as a male and going to an all women’s college, do you ever feel out of place?