perfection.

erika
http://www.forgettable-e.tumblr.com

so basically the journalist is interviewing the editor (lady) and the photographer (guy) about the concept of the editorial.
in israel in some areas women are forced to seat in the back of the buss to create separation between men and women, in some circles they are not allowed to speak publicly and sing. in Jerusalem and some orthodox areas in other cities women are photoshopped out of signs and posters (fashion brands, movies, services ecc..).
this editorial is talking about a very hot topic nowadays in the israeli news, making a statement that a woman’s sexuality is something to adore and not to hide at the back of a bus. the photographer said he is shooting a lot of sexy women and has no trouble controlling his urges ans should be the orthodox Jews who claim that women make them betray their belief (and that’s why they are trying to hide and repress women under the excuse of modesty and respect)

definitely an interesting and provocative concept, and, I think, an important statement against suppression of women in the public sphere.

only thing is, the photographer’s comments kind of make you think..

“I think women are a wonderful thing, and especially especially like, because of the things they do for the world, for men, since what are they without them…yes, women are very strong, they work very hard, yes they have to, they have many demands on them, but its all from a place of expectation, that same place of giving her credit, making the picture even better…”

and on a possibility for less fashion that doesn’t exploit women’s sexuality:
“Sexuality is something important. Why hide it. Like, sell what you have, they always sell it anyways. Let’s take pleasure in women; why hide them..”

so while the editorial’s critique is important, I’m not sure that the society it’s coming from is completely devoid of sexism and/or oppression either…

Any thoughts?