I am noticing a pattern here...

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Just about every thread mentioning sexism, looks, etc. discusses television/media. I don't watch much TV or listen to radio so I don't see a lot of what is mentioned. Also, like many of you in the group, I am unconventional and not into the whole glamour scene and for the most part don't find the attitudes many of you have found. Then again, I could care less what others think of me based on my looks or choices. A couple of girlfriends criticize me for not having my nails done or getting a chemical peel but I surely don't take it to heart. Their idea of going out is shopping, beauty treatments or yapping about weight issues--not my cup of tea at all.

I also rarely socialize with women--most of my friends are male(gay and straight). When I go out with them we go to lectures, book signings, conferences or out for drinks and discuss politics, business, community stuff.

Anyway, what I am getting at is that maybe I am ignoring the sexism around me for the most part or choosing to distance myself from that mindset. TV/media and the judgement of other women seem to be the culprits for most of the angst for a lot of us.