I think it is because of the way most people look at those pictures. While I believe that female body is one of the most beautiful creation of mother nature, I do not see people around me appreciating it in a right style. I have seen people (notice, I am not saying only men) pass crude comments over the nude sculptures by Michelangelo. I mean, for a sexually repressed society that we are, I can imagine that we cannot help but notice nudity. However, while I tried to admire the intricate work that the artist had rendered to the veins, the skin texture, and the facial expressions, people just looked at and commented on the private parts. I was disgusted. Plus, most nude models are looked down upon in the middle class society. I think that is very unfair. Someone who is confident enough to pose for a classy picture should get as much respect (if not more) as the lanky woman walking down the ramp in skimpy clothes. I am blabbering, right? In a nutshell, it is because I feel most of us cannot look at nude images in a dignified manner. That is why when I see your tasteful pictures I am highly impressed.
Thanks! While I can understand what you are saying about other people's perceptions - I was wondering about your aversion... If I were to extend your line of thinking based on the above two comments (and I am being presumptive here) then it would mean that you want every woman should be in a purdah!!
I know it is tough being a woman in the current society scenario BUT are you not just re-inforcing the same point of view as the rest?
At the risk of sounding didactic condescending, I can assure you that there are enough men and women who think differently to ultimately make a difference
Swati just looked over the shoulder and declared that I am blabbering and that I should come for dinner - I better stop :)
You have a point, I am talking like the Taliban here. And, I am shocked to discover that. :)
Although, I do not believe that women should not dress the way they want to. And extending that, I do not think that women should not pose whatever they want to. I would never ask someone to not do a nude if they really wanted to. However, I cannot get the idea, that some look at it as a derogatory act, out of my head. All the same, I am glad we had this conversation. May be my head needs some tweaking.
I cannot get the idea, that some look at it as a derogatory act, out of my head. I can't bear this dichotomy of ethics either. Someday we will sit face to face IRL and talk a lot about lot of things
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I know it is tough being a woman in the current society scenario BUT are you not just re-inforcing the same point of view as the rest?
At the risk of sounding didactic condescending, I can assure you that there are enough men and women who think differently to ultimately make a difference
Swati just looked over the shoulder and declared that I am blabbering and that I should come for dinner - I better stop :)
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Although, I do not believe that women should not dress the way they want to. And extending that, I do not think that women should not pose whatever they want to. I would never ask someone to not do a nude if they really wanted to. However, I cannot get the idea, that some look at it as a derogatory act, out of my head. All the same, I am glad we had this conversation. May be my head needs some tweaking.
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I can't bear this dichotomy of ethics either. Someday we will sit face to face IRL and talk a lot about lot of things
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So, while T can help me open my mind, I'll try and get some tips from Swati as well. :)
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Lady! the best tip I can give you is don't get any tips from Swati she is dangerous!!
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