| Part of that was due to my parents concerns etched deep in my brain but also because of my own concern that I didnt belong to the select group who wore red lipstick and were seen as strong and beautiful," Odimar explains. Ainsley as a character, though, is pretty great. C.J. I like it when the guys tease me. A scene depicts one of her law professors encouraging her to apply for an internship and she hands him a pink and scented resume, a clear representation of her shamelessly using femininity as a strength. After all this time, it turns out the man situated at the center of The West Wings (at times) blind optimism isnt Bartlet. comes to see Leo to talk about the missing reporter. Ginger Pay equity, child care, honest-to-God sexual harassment. | Toby is that guy for the President. How does the "lipstick/stiletto feminism" conversation play out to Celia Walton They are going to meet with the Congolese attache, who is on his way to the White House. Lipstick feminism is a variety of feminism that seeks to embrace traditional concepts of femininity, including the sexual power of women, alongside traditional feminist ideas. Stilettos? Ainsley Hayes And when someone said something that offended me, I did say so. : : Pay equity, child care, honest-to-God sexual harassment. He makes her a very attractive offer. In S03E13, Celia point out Sam's comment against Ainsley's dress. Unlike the early feminist campaigns that focused on the basic fundamental rights of women, starting with the Women's Suffrage Movement, lipstick feminism seeks to prove that women can still be feminists without ignoring or negating their femininity and sexuality. They march side-by-side down New York's famed Fifth Avenue, past the newly opened salon owned by cosmetics legend Elizabeth Arden, who marched alongside the suffragists. Celia Walton : HELPS IMPRISONED REPORTER -- President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) consults a a psychiatrist (guest star Adam Arkin, "Chicago Hope") for a troubling sleep disorder -- and gets a sobering personal assessment -- while C.J. I began analyzing how best to navigate the world in a safe, affirming manner.". Stanley asks Josh why that question? In Leo's office, C.J. In the world of The West Wing, these people have been in power for two years, and we're only now seeing what they're truly made of, and thus retroactively explaining their past behavior. : Hang on -to Ainsley- Here she is. Ainsley Hayes From the suffragists a hundred years ago to now, red lipstick will remain a powerful tool of protest but this time, BIPOC will not be erased. Celia Walton Even when faced with exclusion, stereotypes, and societal double standards, women of color are using the very beauty items that were meant to suppress them as ways to express their identity or make their own political statements. One of his writers, stationed in the Congo, has missed two deadlines, and he would like assistance from the government in locating this man. Celia. Sentiments began to change once marketing made "paint and powder" cosmetics more easily accessible. : : It's called lipstick feminism. The Congolese Attache arrives and C.J. Hed been complaining earlier in the episode because Bartlet was going to be speaking in Iowa, and the topic of affirmative action (as it pertains to college admissions) was inevitably going to come up. : HOW AND WHY THE THIRD-WAVE NARRATIVE WORKS FOR CONTEMPORARY FEMINISTS", 1983/7fb16f95-5556-4a3f-b3c0-178a0cf69671, "Chicks, Girls and Choice: Redefining Feminism", "Slut-shaming, girl power and 'sexualisation': thinking through the politics of the international SlutWalks with teen girls", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lipstick_feminism&oldid=1139834326, Articles with dead external links from May 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Pages using sidebar with the child parameter, Wikipedia articles with style issues from January 2023, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Plus Charlie said he's fine with it. And in this case, a speech in front of the UN General Assembly. If one of main characters have narrow mind or different stance with TWW trying to tell, one of supporting characters (or other main character) point it out, others act like "Oh, she beats you." : So instead of retiring at the top of his game, he retired in the middle and now struggles with dementia that could have been curbed, in CJs mind, by a more fulfilling work life. I also find Bruno telling CJ she's got a killer body out of nowhere to be icky. Its not a means of protest, but a method in which they are able to express themselves and their identity, even if its often met with hostility. When I wear it, I feel powerful.". 's office to tell Billy's wife that he is dead. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Celia Walton Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits, Jennifer Lopez Got a New Hair Color, and It's Not the One I Expected, Christina Aguilera Opened Up About Getting Injections and Why She Doesn't Care If People Judge Her, Zendaya Changed Her Hair Color Just In Time for the Weekend. It might be Amy Gardner saying this, but not sure on that. Over 100 years after the suffragists first wore red lips down Fifth Avenue in a feminist-touted move, women and femmes of color continue to be excluded from the narrative. Leo likes the speech and tells Toby so. This created the stereotype of feminism, and the stereotypical imagery of what a feminist should look like. The word was applied in literature with ironic uses as a way to target the patriarchal standards set for women, creating chick literature heroines within works such as Sex and the City. Official Sites : Charlie Young What kind of feminism TWW got? (S03E13) : thewestwing - reddit On Celia's side? : Stanley repeatedly asks Josh if they should go somewhere to talk (he is under the impression he is there for Josh). BARTLET FINDS LITTLE REST WHILE C.J. Many of these pieces of media often depict these heroines as using their femininity to their advantage, and a refusal to conform to more normative standards that would force them to become less feminine. Ainsley Hayes It wasn't until about two years ago that I discovered my love of red lipstick. Finding confidence through bold colors shouldnt be something that is frowned upon and wearing these colors shouldnt make someone feel bothered. I said, I'm surprised you're willing to let your sexuality diminish your power. Lipstick feminism | Life and style | The Guardian Josh falls victim to this as well. Ainsley Hayes Although largely originating in the West, feminism is manifested worldwide and is represented by various institutions committed to activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. Well, for the moment at least, I'm gonna do what she's telling me to do. Obviously Ive talked about this a lot, since it comes up a lot, but theres not a single person on this show that doesnt look at Bartlet without even the slightest amount of reverence. : There are weird moments of bluntness on The West Wing amidst the deftness, and they feel not only slapped-on at the last minute but incredibly dated. Back at the White, House, Sam gets into a discussion with Celia Walton, a government staffer sent over to help with Communications. retailers. "The West Wing" Night Five (TV Episode 2002) Quotes on IMDb: Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, TV series and more. So. The West Wing, 2/6/02. "I want to set [them] on fire for what they represent," she says of the unused red lipsticks hidden away from the world. Celia comes into the bullpen and Ainsley, Sam, and Celia, joined by Charlie, Ginger and Bonnie talk about Sam's comments. "The first time I had the courage to wear a red lip to work was when I was a young lawyer, and I recall the predictable reaction I got from people about it, especially men.". So. If somebody says something that offends you, tell them. Nonsense issues distract attention away from real ones. Lipstick Feminism, Neoliberalism & the undoing - Young Feminist Europe The point is, there are very few scenes in The West Wing that are so on-the-nose. : 's office. Miranda was a direct and fiery lawyer who often was distrustful of the men in her life.