Debra Merskin's Analysis: I M Not Like Other Women
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“I’m not like other girls.” Whether it is in the media, or even in real life, this phrase is bounced around all too easily. However, the question then arises, what’s wrong with being like other girls? All too often, we see women attempt to distance themselves from other women and characteristics of femininity. Not only does it enforce the notion that being like “other girls” is a negative trait, but it also pits women against one another. In order to stand out from “other girls,” women feel the need to criticize feminine traits and the women that comply with these characteristics.
Debra Merskin reflects this sentiment by questioning the need to conceal and suppress menstruation. She expresses that “girls are responsible for hiding
“I’m not like other girls.” Whether it is in the media, or even in real life, this phrase is bounced around all too easily. However, the question then arises, what’s wrong with being like other girls? All too often, we see women attempt to distance themselves from other women and characteristics of femininity. Not only does it enforce the notion that being like “other girls” is a negative trait, but it also pits women against one another. In order to stand out from “other girls,” women feel the need to criticize feminine traits and the women that comply with these characteristics.
Debra Merskin reflects this sentiment by questioning the need to conceal and suppress menstruation. She expresses that “girls are responsible for hiding