I rather wish you had give this some comment because I'm rather unsure as to whether you object to this particular appropriation, and if so, why? Perhaps if you take the view that laser eye surgery is purely or principally cosmetic?
Anonymous — January 22, 2012
"Uncle Sam wants you! To get a nose job."
Appropriating these historical and and cultural symbols for elective surgery is just so wrong.
al oof — January 23, 2012
i just saw an ad for contacts that conflated "confidence" with "not wearing glasses". then i saw this! i mean, i don't have a problem with contacts or lasik, but can't they advertise them as "you will see better without glasses" instead of pretending you are somehow harnessing your potential better?
Anonymous — January 23, 2012
To me, this is just another example about how women can "empower" themselves by adhering to specific cosmetic regimes. I'm probably going to need glasses/contacts soon, but when I realized what contacts cost (not to mention the fact that ANYTHING touching or near my eyes: makeup, dust, etc causes irritation), I made the decision that when the time comes, it's going to be glasses... and I'm going to be just as assertive with them as without.
Jess — January 23, 2012
I'm a glasses-wearer who wishes I could have lasik surgery, and I'm a little confused about why so many people in this thread consider lasik a cosmetic procedure or an example of conspicuous consumption. It seems like a highly practical/quality of life procedure to me.
cheap bras — January 29, 2012
Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won’t have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!
Arvind kumar — May 30, 2019
If you want to know that the latest features in which you can know that how do i add printer windows 10 i am so excited to learn some latest features if you learned this whole function than you will be gt idea to know some more function.
Karnataka PUC Result 2021 — March 4, 2021
Karnataka Board PUC result 2021 would comprise the name, roll number, marks secured, result status and other details. Students can also check the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2021 via SMS. Since the Karnataka PUC Result 2021 will be provisional in nature, students will have to collect the original mark sheets from their respective school after the declaration of Karnataka Board PUC result 2021. Around 7 lakh students will be appearing for the Karnataka 2nd PUC exams this year.
https://personal-development.com/articles/effective-implementation-of-electronic-signatures-in-your-company.htm — March 20, 2021
The best application which provide e-signing services is sign now as mentioned on this website https://personal-development.com/articles/effective-implementation-of-electronic-signatures-in-your-company.htm. Kindly use it and give me reviews about it.
Rosie the Riveter has such a strong, iconic presence in American history, so learning about the deeper, often surprising history behind the symbol is something I’d love to explore. hill climb racing
World Guesser — May 1, 2025
From lush rainforests to historic cities World Guesser makes learning geography genuinely thrilling.
eric — May 19, 2025
On a similar note, tools like the Meitu photo editing app offer a wide range of filters that focus on creativity rather than perpetuating outdated beauty norms. I was browsing cooking tips and came across this interesting read on Richard Rawlings' net worth a surprising detour but a good break from the kitchen stress!
kuwin — June 12, 2025
kuwin là một trong những nhà cái trực tuyến hàng đầu tại Việt Nam, mang đến cho người chơi trải nghiệm cá cược đa dạng và an toàn. Với nền tảng bảo mật cao, Kuwin cung cấp
Sera phina — September 28, 2025
Sociological Images is used as a source by a wide range of news Baseball Bros IO and are routinely cross-posted at high profile news and opinion sites.
sikkim game — October 4, 2025
Thanks for sharing this detailed blog! The sikkim game is gaining popularity because it’s fair, easy to play, and transparent. Quick results and interactive discussions make the experience enjoyable. I noticed many players are recommending it online, which shows its trustworthiness. It’s definitely a platform worth exploring for anyone interested in gaming.
Sociological Images encourages people to exercise and develop their sociological imaginations with discussions of compelling visuals that span the breadth of sociological inquiry. Read more…
See our post on the surprising history of the Rosie the Riveter icon.
Comments 26
Nik Mastroddi — January 22, 2012
I rather wish you had give this some comment because I'm rather unsure as to whether you object to this particular appropriation, and if so, why? Perhaps if you take the view that laser eye surgery is purely or principally cosmetic?
Anonymous — January 22, 2012
"Uncle Sam wants you! To get a nose job."
Appropriating these historical and and cultural symbols for elective surgery is just so wrong.
al oof — January 23, 2012
i just saw an ad for contacts that conflated "confidence" with "not wearing glasses". then i saw this! i mean, i don't have a problem with contacts or lasik, but can't they advertise them as "you will see better without glasses" instead of pretending you are somehow harnessing your potential better?
Anonymous — January 23, 2012
To me, this is just another example about how women can "empower" themselves by adhering to specific cosmetic regimes. I'm probably going to need glasses/contacts soon, but when I realized what contacts cost (not to mention the fact that ANYTHING touching or near my eyes: makeup, dust, etc causes irritation), I made the decision that when the time comes, it's going to be glasses... and I'm going to be just as assertive with them as without.
Jess — January 23, 2012
I'm a glasses-wearer who wishes I could have lasik surgery, and I'm a little confused about why so many people in this thread consider lasik a cosmetic procedure or an example of conspicuous consumption. It seems like a highly practical/quality of life procedure to me.
cheap bras — January 29, 2012
Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won’t have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!
Arvind kumar — May 30, 2019
If you want to know that the latest features in which you can know that
how do i add printer windows 10 i am so excited to learn some latest features if you learned this whole function than you will be gt idea to know some more function.
Karnataka PUC Result 2021 — March 4, 2021
Karnataka Board PUC result 2021 would comprise the name, roll number, marks secured, result status and other details. Students can also check the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2021 via SMS. Since the Karnataka PUC Result 2021 will be provisional in nature, students will have to collect the original mark sheets from their respective school after the declaration of Karnataka Board PUC result 2021. Around 7 lakh students will be appearing for the Karnataka 2nd PUC exams this year.
https://personal-development.com/articles/effective-implementation-of-electronic-signatures-in-your-company.htm — March 20, 2021
The best application which provide e-signing services is sign now as mentioned on this website https://personal-development.com/articles/effective-implementation-of-electronic-signatures-in-your-company.htm. Kindly use it and give me reviews about it.
daniyal abbas — March 20, 2021
The best application which provide e-signing services is sign now as mentioned on this websitehttps://personal-development.com/articles/effective-implementation-of-electronic-signatures-in-your-company.htm Kindly use it and give me reviews about it.
Paul Barnett — April 16, 2025
Rosie the Riveter has such a strong, iconic presence in American history, so learning about the deeper, often surprising history behind the symbol is something I’d love to explore. hill climb racing
World Guesser — May 1, 2025
From lush rainforests to historic cities World Guesser makes learning geography genuinely thrilling.
eric — May 19, 2025
On a similar note, tools like the Meitu photo editing app offer a wide range of filters that focus on creativity rather than perpetuating outdated beauty norms. I was browsing cooking tips and came across this interesting read on Richard Rawlings' net worth a surprising detour but a good break from the kitchen stress!
kuwin — June 12, 2025
kuwin là một trong những nhà cái trực tuyến hàng đầu tại Việt Nam, mang đến cho người chơi trải nghiệm cá cược đa dạng và an toàn. Với nền tảng bảo mật cao, Kuwin cung cấp
Sera phina — September 28, 2025
Sociological Images is used as a source by a wide range of news Baseball Bros IO and are routinely cross-posted at high profile news and opinion sites.
sikkim game — October 4, 2025
Thanks for sharing this detailed blog! The sikkim game is gaining popularity because it’s fair, easy to play, and transparent. Quick results and interactive discussions make the experience enjoyable. I noticed many players are recommending it online, which shows its trustworthiness. It’s definitely a platform worth exploring for anyone interested in gaming.