Yes, I am fascinated (and if I'd had my chin threaded, I'd probably be furious) by the notion that it's not just hair removal patterns that are gendered, but hair removal techniques. I kinda knew this (and some girls I know get a kick out of shaving their faces because it's male-identified), but it's still odd.
As for the issue with jobs and appearance -- I have a bad job interview experience in my past that relates to these issues, but I'd prefer not to share the details in public, because it was an odd situation and there were other factors going on as well. But let's just say that it's quite probable I was passed up for promotion once because of my appearance. (But not because I did or didn't shave/pluck/Nair/etc. my chin.)
But I wouldn't go so far as to say *nobody* is going to care about your skills. Otherwise, girls with hair on their chin would never get employed, eh?
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Date: 2003-07-28 10:42 am (UTC)As for the issue with jobs and appearance -- I have a bad job interview experience in my past that relates to these issues, but I'd prefer not to share the details in public, because it was an odd situation and there were other factors going on as well. But let's just say that it's quite probable I was passed up for promotion once because of my appearance. (But not because I did or didn't shave/pluck/Nair/etc. my chin.)
But I wouldn't go so far as to say *nobody* is going to care about your skills. Otherwise, girls with hair on their chin would never get employed, eh?