Makeup and feminism: or why I’m here

<p>What a great question. I&rsquo;m going to give you the answer I give multiple times a day in my day-job as a lawyer: it depends.</p> <p>First-wave feminists &mdash; those fighting for equality between 1830 and the mid-1900&rsquo;s &mdash; would probably ask you why this question is even relevant. They&rsquo;re too busy campaigning for basic fundamental rights like being treated as a person separate to their husband, the right to own property or the ability to vote &mdash; the first step in securing political power to affect change on a long term basis.</p> <p>Second-wave feminists &mdash; who worked hard to broaden the debate from between around 1960 and the 1980s &mdash; would probably say yes. During this time, an unadorned face was a badge of feminist honour, and wearing makeup was seen to be allowing the further objectification and oppression of women. Feminists ascribing to second-wave ideals would probably tell you that yes, wearing makeup is fundamentally anti-feminists.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@thefeministlipstick/makeup-and-feminism-or-why-im-here-c11120caa3ff"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>