The Great Female Renunciation
Posted: Thu May 02, 2024 3:54 am
In this forum we have described the Great Male Renunciation that happened starting in the late 1700's.
I believe now we are in the start of a Great Female Renunciation where most women no longer dress up even for church.
On Sunday mornings I see most of the women wearing trousers and jeans are common. And then I see the ubiquitous black sneakers with white soles.
Heels? Very few people wear them. On Wednesday evenings at church frequently I'm the only one wearing a dress. Last Sunday only I and a woman, as a bass and a soprano, in the choir wore dresses and heels.
There is a silver lining: I have gotten virtually no pushback with my attire. I was invited as a guest to someone's house for Thanksgiving. I wore a dress and the lady who invited me, was wearing jeans, and she actually apologized for dressing so casually.
I myself renounce the Great Male Renunciation.
John
I believe now we are in the start of a Great Female Renunciation where most women no longer dress up even for church.
On Sunday mornings I see most of the women wearing trousers and jeans are common. And then I see the ubiquitous black sneakers with white soles.
Heels? Very few people wear them. On Wednesday evenings at church frequently I'm the only one wearing a dress. Last Sunday only I and a woman, as a bass and a soprano, in the choir wore dresses and heels.
There is a silver lining: I have gotten virtually no pushback with my attire. I was invited as a guest to someone's house for Thanksgiving. I wore a dress and the lady who invited me, was wearing jeans, and she actually apologized for dressing so casually.
I myself renounce the Great Male Renunciation.
John