Comments on: About http://personal.poppyphotodesign.com Discussing Ideas in Feminism, Philosophy, Photography, and More Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:45:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Bebe http://personal.poppyphotodesign.com/about-2/#comment-471 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:56:32 +0000 http://poppylochridge.wordpress.com/about-2/#comment-471 Hi Poppy,
I came across your website whilst doing research for an essay. I’m a 40 something photography student. I recently gave up my 23 year long career as a graphic designer to retrain as an art teacher. I’m married and a mum.

I can say, speaking from experience, the design profession is still a very male world to try to be successful in, as a woman.

I’m told this and I am starting to see more women exhibited in galleries and that the imbalance is being addressed. I can’t help but wonder though, if it is a token gesture to quiet the many talented women photographers who still do not receive the acclaim they deserve. I guess only time will tell on that one. Two thirds of my class are women, how many of them will make a good living out of the profession of their choice compared to the male students? Again only time will tell.

I do think if you are born female you are a feminist, it’s a shame the word has been turned into something to be politically afraid of.

I do believe, or maybe it’s hope, that one day gender will not be an issue in creativity or day to day life. I hope I live long enough to see it.

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