tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post764097002414947628..comments2023-10-28T04:45:48.353-04:00Comments on Between Living and Existing: "Beyond eating disorders..."Tiptoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17388368645986593755noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-86120860323093703992009-03-03T11:57:00.000-05:002009-03-03T11:57:00.000-05:00Forgot to say that yes, I found it quite odd that ...Forgot to say that yes, I found it quite odd that she commented on my physical appearance like that. I don't know I guess it is just a reminder that even feminists and the like are not immune to these sort of statements, unfortunately.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I seriously do not look that different from college. I'm beginning to think everyone needs glasses, but of course who is going to really believe me with my distorted vision and all anyway.Tiptoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388368645986593755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-68639856707754299962009-03-03T11:55:00.000-05:002009-03-03T11:55:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tiptoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388368645986593755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-34528123932479763512009-03-03T11:47:00.000-05:002009-03-03T11:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I like to think...Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I like to think every accomplishment no matter how small is important.<BR/><BR/>Reagan, Sarah-J, and Kara, thanks for your support. :-)<BR/><BR/>MelissaS, I think there are a lot of people who adhere more to the cultural model. Sometimes, it's the one that is easier to point out, though of course, there are usually many more variables too.<BR/><BR/>Cammy, I too wonder whether academicians do feel threatened by the medical model. I don't know why some may feel it is an either or thing.<BR/><BR/>As for how she is personally, she's quite an inviting person. I remember getting along with her easily and feeling like I could just chat, though there is still a feel of worrisome on my part since she is well known. <BR/><BR/>As a professor, she was pretty cool--We had a class at her house. She often had snacks for everyone as well.<BR/><BR/>In terms of her theory, I think it is similar as in the book, but just kind of upgraded. She's very big into looking at how we are trained at such an early age to think this way. I'll shoot you an e-mail and go more into details there.Tiptoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388368645986593755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-28104123006819168242009-03-03T01:05:00.000-05:002009-03-03T01:05:00.000-05:00Sounds like Dr. Bordo's book/ideas are very intere...Sounds like Dr. Bordo's book/ideas are very interesting. <BR/><BR/>I can't believe that she commented on your weight! You'd think she'd know better because of her ED background!!!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777608805308517582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-46818303908959452682009-03-02T17:55:00.000-05:002009-03-02T17:55:00.000-05:00I forgot!:5) I'm glad you went even though you wer...I forgot!:<BR/><BR/>5) I'm glad you went even though you were nervous, yay for challenging yourself!Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-33498155248163690852009-03-02T17:54:00.000-05:002009-03-02T17:54:00.000-05:001) I think a lot of anthropologists are threatened...1) I think a lot of anthropologists are threatened by scientific/medical explanations for things, some kind of academic Napoleon complex, so they tend to use their soapboxes to emphasize (or overemphasize) cultural factors.<BR/><BR/>2)I cannot believe that someone who is famous for writing on EDs, and was speaking specifically on EDs at that event, commented on your weight when being reintroduced to you.<BR/><BR/>3) Putting #2 aside, I think it's interesting that you knew her before and have the chance to get reacquainted with her, what is she like, in terms of personality/demeanor?<BR/><BR/>4) Is her degree of/approach to feminism similar to that of earlier work like "An Unbearable Weight," or has it shifted? After I read that book I wondered if that brand of feminism was more a product of her personal view or the militant stage that feminism went through in the mid-80s.Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-62812814828901744552009-03-02T16:44:00.000-05:002009-03-02T16:44:00.000-05:00Hi Tiptoe. wow, that's so freakin cool. congratula...Hi Tiptoe. wow, that's so freakin cool. congratulations on succeeding in your challenge and you're so lucky that you get to chat to dr. bordo.<BR/><BR/>:)sarah-jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375938370523278185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-2431168966960536442009-03-02T16:16:00.000-05:002009-03-02T16:16:00.000-05:00i forgot to mention -- i found it very troubling ...i forgot to mention -- i found it very troubling that she commented on your weight. it would be nice if the enlightened were more...enlightened.<BR/><BR/>that doesn't diminish your experience -- it just saddens meI Hate to Weighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241064340434705588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-78511578902807332602009-03-02T16:14:00.000-05:002009-03-02T16:14:00.000-05:00from what you've written, i agree with dr. bordo. ...from what you've written, i agree with dr. bordo. i believe my ed was environmentally stimulated -- a dieting mother who dragged me to diet doctors,etc. it went on and on. i don't relate to the medical model, but i'm sure many people do. i don't know what's right.<BR/><BR/>good for you for attending the workshop, for meeting dr. bordo after and, of course, for sitting in the middleI Hate to Weighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241064340434705588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-6402715492896546712009-03-02T14:27:00.000-05:002009-03-02T14:27:00.000-05:00Well done!! Be proud of your bravery!Well done!! Be proud of your bravery!Reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456378732640287979noreply@blogger.com