Swathed in latex burqa
Interesting event occurred earlier today I was shopping in a bookstore when a woman woalked up and began explaining that I should not be wearing a burqa as it symbolized oppression of women. She went at some length about how should not let a man do this to me, etc, etc.
She was polite, but firm. However, as I was gagged underneath I could only shrug my shoulders and walk away. Then it occurred to me that I was actually 'oppressed' in much the manner she meant...allowing a man to control my actions and dress...
But she thought I was rude...
I doubt she ever considered the possibility that I was gagged...much less that I might be pleased with the situation.
Regards
Lady
4 comments:
Some people have brass balls the size of Texas.
Good thing you were gagged, although (from all the months I've been reading your blog) I'm betting you would have been much more polite in your explanation than I.
I have often thought about my submission in the context of oppression and have asked myself if I'm having a hand in setting back feminism.
I tend to think not because, although I was raised in the 70's in a decidedly feminist household I can (and do) keep my submissivenes mutually exclusive from my feminist side (neither of which is, by my own admission "hardcore.")
I am very pleased that you were gagged for shopping, woman voice should not be heard,and your husband is a wise man to insist on you wearing a gag
I am so happy everyone enjoyed my little experience. It was truly the first 'negatve' reaction I've had presented to me.
Judi: I agree with you completely. Waht many people do not understand is that our submissiveness is a liberation not an oppression. It is the liberation of letting ourselves live as we choose.
Oppression only begins when choice is removed. But to make the choice to submit to another's will...for whatever purpose...can be one of th most liberating and fulfilling experiences.
Anonymous: I am happy you agree with my husband's dictates and my decision to comply with them. I am confident that I comported myself in the proper manner, although the poor woman did leave thinking I was rude. I thnk you for your comments. Please let me know if you have other thoughts about my experiences.
DARK: I shall not engage with you on this issue of equality in power exchange relationships. It is a book length debate at least. I did not, however, mention feminism. I do not equate anything about feminism (or most other -isms) with equality or with choice.
But I have a question. If I convert to Islam, is it ok for me to 'parade' around in my burqa? Am I still a symbol of oppression.
If I 'parade' around in leather biker girl clothes am I a symbol of Anarchy? If I join the Hell's Angels does that make it OK?
This dichotomy confuses me. Everything can be a symbol of something.
Perhaps I at least call attention to the idea that women do wear burqas and soem are forced to. certainly, I provided this woman I wrote about the opportunity to express her opinions and attitudes about it.
LATEXBOY: Thanks for the kind words.
regards
Lady
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