Shattered Dreams

Should Elly Jackson not have been challenged by the interviewer for her quite disturbing views on women’s dress and physical violence? “Women wonder why they get beaten up, or having relationships with arsehole men. Because you attracted one, you twat.” Quite sick really to suggest that women are twats because they experience violence or abuse because of how they dress. Jackson also makes reference to ‘real’ women. What exactly is a ‘real woman’? One that can make sexy enough eyes at men to get what she wants? Maybe a real woman is one who has the confidence to dress however the hell she likes and doesn’t dress to impress men at all. Surprise, surprise, these women do exist. Anyone who suggests that women who dress in tank tops and mini skirts bring violence upon themselves needs a lesson in the real world where sexual and physical violence is a harsh reality for 1 in 4 women who dress in all ways and come from all walks of life. Disappointing comments from a woman who could have encouraged a positive attitude to women who, as she does, choose to look how they want: diverse and different