Great post and article. Yeah.. I can relate. I remember being in summer camp around 10-11, it was a predominantly white camp (more convenient for my mom
To drop me off bc it was close to her job). But I remember changing into my swimsuit, and all the other girls were staring at me. I remember being real self conscious and feeling awkward, thinking to myself, like what are they looking at? Then a female camp counselor must have noticed and pulled me to the side. She told me that I was more physically developed than the other girls and if I wanted more privacy or didn’t feel comfortable to let her know. That was my first experience.
Now that Ive been working in a male-dominated industry- I notice the stares and glances even though I’m in corporate attire and conservative in what I wear. It’s still uncomfortable even tho I’m grown but I just don’t let it affect me and have developed the confidence to remain professional and not give into it or take offense.
The problem is sometimes the prejudgments people make - physical appearance is considered before your work efforts. People are surprised when you show that you have an intelligent mind. Even with younger girls and women with having larger breasts or butt your, the prominent features viewed as faster or more sexually aggressive, like the article says. Think if They are instilled with confidence and better coping skills for these situations it would help long term.