S3 B1-B2 BIMBOS AND THE POWER OF PLAYING DUMB

boobs

woman’s breasts

artificial features

physical traits enhanced by surgery or makeup

internalized misogyny

a term that describes how women unconsciously accept and support sexist ideas about women

to witness a cultural shift

to observe a big change in society’s values

to challenge former beliefs

to question ideas you used to accept

to embrace bimbofication

to willingly adopt a stereotypically “dumb” or overly sexualized appearance or behavior

misogynistic standpoints

opinions that show dislike for women

fluttery lashes

long, dramatic eyelashes that move easily

witty

clever and funny in a quick, intelligent way

capitalism is the root of all evil

capitalism causes all societal problems

to put down women

to criticize or belittle women

one-dimensional

lacking depth or complexity; overly simple

to reduce women to their bodies

to value women only for their physical appearance

supposed inherent dumbness

the false idea that smb is naturally stupid

to justify slut-shaming

to give reasons for criticizing or judging women for their sexual behavior

consent

permission given freely and willingly by someone

conventionally attractive

fitting traditional beauty standards

to adhere to the beauty standard

to follow the beauty standard

to reinforce stereotypes

to support stereotypes

to sexualize smb

to treat smb as a sexual object

to pander to the male gaze

to appeal to what men find attractive

to appease smb

to do sth to make smb happy or calm

a barrage of hate comments

a large number of angry comments

to explode in popularity

to suddenly become very popular

‘Red Pilled’ men

men who believe in anti-feminist or sexist ideas

pathetic

weak, sad, or deserving pity

walking male fantasy

smb who perfectly fits what men find attractive

to conform to the patriarchy

to support the patriarchy

borderline misandrist

almost showing hatred or dislike for men

to embrace hyper-femininity

to fully adopt extremely feminine traits or behaviors

to mock sth

to make fun of sth or smb

to regard sth as inferior

to see sth as less important or valuable

sexual liberation

the freedom to express your sexuality without shame

inclusive

open to everyone; not exclusive

to invoke change

to cause or inspire a shift in how things are done

sexual harassment

unwanted or inappropriate sexual behavior or comments

serious pursuits

activities or goals that are important or meaningful

high/low maintenance

needing a lot/little effort to look after or please

compatible with feminism

able to exist with feminist ideas

overdone

too much or exaggerated

try hard

smb who puts in too much effort, often in a way that seems fake

backlash from smb

strong negative reactions from smb

high heels

shoes with tall, thin heels

close-minded people

people who are unwilling to consider new ideas

to cater to male fantasies

to act or look in a way that appeals to what men find attractive

to escape the male gaze

to avoid being seen or judged from a male perspective

frivolous

silly or not serious

to overlook smb

to ignore or not notice smb

to underestimate smb

to think smb is less capable than they really are

to defy people’s expectations

to act in a way that goes against what people expect

sparkly handbags

shiny, glittery bags

to exclude people with low incomes

to leave out people who don’t earn much money

to infantilize smb

to treat someone like a child, even if they’re an adult

pristine

perfectly clean or untouched

pure

innocent or free from anything bad

to face sexism

to experience unfair treatment because of your gender

demeaning

making smb feel less important or respected

to be based off of sth

to be inspired by or created from sth else

to subvert the trope

to take a common idea or stereotype and use it in an opposite way

excessive spending

unnecessary spending of too much money

watered-down feminist ideals

less extreme or impactful feminist ideals

glamorous lifestyles

lives that are full of luxury, beauty, and excitement

to dress up

to wear fancy or stylish clothes

to reclaim femininity

to take back and celebrate feminine traits

to demonize sth

to make sth seem evil or bad

girls are conditioned to (do sth)

girls are taught to (do sth)

empowerment

the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights

to take off your clothes

to remove your clothing

glitter

very small pieces of shiny material

to stick it to the patriarchy

(inf, offensive) to rebel against or challenge patriarchy

half-naked

wearing very little clothing

gross stereotypes

offensive or disgusting stereotypes

to play a character

to act as smb else, often in a performance

radical self-love

full and unapologetic self-acceptance

pro-sex work

supporting the rights and dignity of sex workers

radically left

having extremely progressive or liberal political views

to show off one’s body

to display your body in a way that draws attention

to turn yourself into an object

to act or present yourself as sth to be looked at, not as a full person

slutty

dressing or behaving in a way that is seen as overly sexual

to regress to sth

to return to a less developed or earlier state

silly

not serious and not showing much intelligence

to challenge stereotypes

to question or go against stereotypes

ditzy

silly or airheaded in a way that seems unintelligent

to give up one’s autonomy

to surrender control over your own choices or life

to stand up to men

to confront or resist men, especially in situations of inequality

to dress skimpily

to wear very revealing or minimal clothing