oogeewoogee:“Behind every glance is a judgment” –John Berger, Ways of SeeingCommen
oogeewoogee:“Behind every glance is a judgment” –John Berger, Ways of SeeingComments on one’s figure is often, quite subtly, a customary greeting between friends in Korea, even towards foreign men. I recall, during my time in Busan, when an old ahjussi (elder man) at the Shinsegae sauna (shower area) sparked a conversation with me by commenting on my fully nude body–umm, certainly not the ideal place to receive any compliments (or shame) from another man.About a week ago, Julianna Haahs, the brave Korean-American woman who shared her anecdotal story about Korea’s body shaming and unrealistic beauty standards, rode the fickle wave of support but also fought back against sharks that lurked behind every other comment. Critics accused her of being…Read more here. -- source link