The feminist site Feministing.com wants women to grow unibrows. It’s something to do with charity, although the purpose is never nailed down precisely. Just like famous artist Frida Kahlo, Feministing.com readers and others who want to join should let the wax and tweezers go in a show of support for those whose lives have been touched by cancer. They’ll have all month to figure out "Decembrow," however.
Movember moves slowly into Decembrow
Last month's "Movember" was where men were asked to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer research by growing mustaches causing females to respond with Decembrow. According to the Daily Caller, Feministing.com wants women to get in on the grooming for charity act (or lack of grooming, depending upon one’s perspective). It’s okay if you would like to use eyebrow pencils. Even herbal aids are accepted.
The campaign is not really interested in the fact that Decembrow could be more noticeable on females than Movember was on men. Feministing.com explains:
"While women in the U.S. generally rock two groomed brows, I say let's be inspired by Movember and take this opportunity to let our facial hair grow … for a cause."
The position Decembrow will be there for
Since Feministing.com sponsors the Decembrow campaign, many think it’s about furthering feminism. This is what CEO Penny Nance of Concerned Females for The United States thinks. The lack of connection concerns many people, reports the Daily Caller. Nance is just one of these.
"While I applaud the (Movember) effort to raise awareness and funds to stop prostate cancer, I find it curious that feminists would choose to embrace facial hair and wonder how that is different than any other month of the year," said Nance.
The Daily Caller asked author and columnist Erica Jong for a response, so she said she "(applauds) anything that galvanizes women to show the power (they) have and often fail to use." Focusing on facial appearances is something that Jong said was foolish with Decembrow. She suggests something like women's and childrens’ welfare be the main focus instead.
Citations
Daily Caller
dailycaller.com/2010/12/06/feminist-website-encourages-women-to-make-december-decembrow-for-cause-of-their-choice/
Movember
movember.com/
Making cancer awareness more fun
youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw
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