Photographer Pavel Becker and designer Nora Luther may have discovered the most aesthetically pleasing way to depict recipes.
Using high speed photography and a bit of luck, the duo captured all of the ingredients in various dishes perfectly suspended in midair.
High Speed Photos Show Recipes’ Ingredients Suspended in Midair
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gunik said: Generally, I think these are the stronger ways to answer these kinds of remarks. One interesting thing to note here is that you’ve labeled all of these “arguments against feminism,” even though none of them actually argue *against* feminism.
The person to which I was responding used the first two arguments to explain why he was against feminism. The last three arguments were used to erode the significance of sexism against women in an attempt to make feminism inconsequential and deficient. All of the arguments suggest feminism sucks, so how are they not “arguments against feminism”?
So. Some arguments against feminism, and my responses.
“You feminists have no argument. Just work hard, be yourself, and you’ll be fine.” Do we live in the same world? Take a look at who owns property, who has power in the government, who makes laws, who owns the media… who controls society? Can you really say that feminists have nothing to fight for?
“I agree with some parts of feminism, and I agree that women are equal to men, but I dislike when some feminists call men ‘pigs.’ It’s so counterproductive. It’s hard for me to be part of a movement that is so cruel to men.” You know, I live in a patriarchal society. I extremely dislike it when sexual assault and/or rape is justified by the way a woman dresses, or when women are stoned to death for refusing to enter an abusive arranged marriage, or when working moms are looked down upon and paid less, or when young girls learn from the media that they must wear make-up and be thin to be beautiful, or when women get pushed out of STEM professions because the atmosphere at work is like an old boy’s club. It’s so oppressive and demeaning. Yet I am a feminist who believes that men and women should be equal in each other’s eyes, that both sexes should have the same opportunities, and that both men and women are negatively affected by patriarchy. If I can survive living in such an oppressive society, then I think you can survive if a few women call you a 'pig.’ Do try to understand where they’re coming from–you can’t expect all women to be respectable and cool-headed when we’re angry and speaking out about a system that’s oppressing us, right?
“It’s mostly women who reinforce standards of beauty for each other. Women denigrate other women more often for the way they look.” And why do these women have such standards? They learned it from the media and their peers. Except the media portrays women as objects of affection for men, stereotyping them: big boobs, blonde hair, thin waist, not too bright. Just because everyone’s doing it doesn’t mean it’s not sexist. Many women have internalized the sexism that they experience every day and have found a way to survive by working in the system. Short-term benefits that result from using make-up to achieve a certain look, acting a certain way, starving themselves to stay thin, or, essentially, changing who they are to conform to society’s standard of beauty quickly vanish because men benefit disproportionately. Masses of women are controlled because they never think they’re good enough, must buy the latest product, etc.
“Women can be sexist too. Men have to have muscles, act with chivalry, play or follow sports, are expected to take charge, etc.” Yes, gender stereotypes and what is considered “masculine” don’t apply to all men. Feminism is a movement to dismantle and change notions of what is feminine and masculine: that is, a woman who is an avid gamer deserves the same respect as a man who would rather knit than play frisbee. The degree of sexism against women is so great, though, that while it does happen to men, the impacts of sexism against women (rape, violence, death, etc.) require immediate attention.
“Not all men are sexist [usually said in response to an article written by a woman sharing her experience].” Trust us, we know. There are many men in our lives who are not sexist. But I can assure you that all women have experienced sexism in the course of their lives. We aren’t accusing the men who aren’t sexist of anything. We’re just sharing our stories of what’s happened to us and our outrage that it still happens. How hard is it to just listen?
They say to hydrate on hot days. First of all, who’s “they”? Second of all, why not just become Coaster Cat?
I’m not always Coaster Cat, but when I am, I prefer a full glass of Sprite. The bubbles pop and down rain little spritzes of lemon-lime refreshment. Summer’s in full swing—I’m living it up.
Chefchaouen, a small town in northern Morocco, has a rich history, beautiful natural surroundings and wonderful architecture, but what it’s most famous for are the striking and vivid blue walls of many of the buildings in its “old town” sector, or medina.
The maze-like medina sector, like those of most of the other towns in the area, features white-washed buildings with a fusion of Spanish and Moorish architecture. The brilliantly blue walls, however, seem to be unique to Chefchaouen. They are said to have been introduced to the town by Jewish refugees in 1930, who considered blue to symbolize the sky and heaven. The color caught on, and now many also believe that the blue walls serve to repel mosquitoes as well (mosquitoes dislike clear and moving water).
Whatever the reason, the town’s blue walls attract visitors who love to wander the town’s narrow streets and snap some beautiful photos.
