S3 C1-C2 BIMBOS AND THE POWER OF PLAYING DUMB

a slew/barrage of sth - a large, overwhelming amount of sth

slur - an offensive term used to insult or demean someone

to squander sth - to waste something valuable or misuse an opportunity

to fill the void - to numb emptiness or loneliness with sth else

dazzlingly beautiful - extremely attractive in a striking way

pink-latex-clad - dressed in shiny, pink latex clothing

to rise/shoot to prominence - to quickly become well-known

ultra-feminine optics - an appearance that emphasizes hyper-femininity

to strike a chord - to resonate emotionally or intellectually with smb

adamantly anti-capitalist - strongly opposed to capitalist values

cadence - the rhythm or flow of speech

buxom - having a full, curvaceous figure, especially in the chest

to span spectrums of weight, race, and class - to include a diverse range of body types, races, and social classes

elitist - relating to the idea that a select group of people are superior and deserve special privileges

academic intelligence - the ability to excel in formal education

to apply a fresh coat of lipgloss - to reapply lipgloss

to reclaim one’s body in the name of independence - to take control of one’s body as an act of self-empowerment

self-actualisation - achieving one’s full potential or sense of fulfillment

weaponised unintelligence - the act of using the appearance of being unintelligent as a manipulation tool

beguiling manipulation - - the act of using charm or allure to deceive or influence smb in a cunning way

doe-eyed - having large, innocent-looking eyes

plagued by anxieties - constantly troubled by worries

a mirage of liberation - an illusion of freedom
pariah - smb who is rejected or excluded from society

early aughts - the early 2000s

to pine after sth - to long for or desire sth intensely

to lambast smb - to criticize smb harshly or severely

to chide smb for sth - to scold or mildly criticize smb for sth

decked out in pink and glitter - dressed extravagantly in pink and glitter

self-loathing - intense dislike or hatred of oneself

gender equity - gender equality

to permeate sth - to spread throughout every part of sth

to purge misogyny from society - to eliminate misogyny from society

to belittle hyperfemininity - to dismiss or mock hyperfemininity

to fall from grace - to lose respect, status, or approval

derision for women - mockery or contempt directed at women

antithetical - directly opposed or contrasting to sth

ditzy - silly or scatterbrained, often in a way that seems unintelligent

spoiled - overly indulged or accustomed to getting what one wants

palatable for sth - acceptable or appealing to a particular group

chasms within feminism - disagreements within feminism

vapid - lacking depth, intelligence, or originality

profess to be deeper - to claim or pretend to have more substance

less than - inferior or not as good as something else

to concede power - to give up or yield power or control

to focus animus on femininity - direct hostility toward femininity

to perpetuate sth - to continue or keep sth (often negative) in existence

pink pumps - pink high-heeled shoes

to denigrate sth - to criticize or belittle sth unfairly

iteration of hyperfemininity - a version hyperfemininity

peddled to women - promoted or sold to women, often in a manipulative way
skewed bias - a distorted or unfair perspective

to pit women against each other - to create competition between women

tracksuit - a casual outfit consisting of a jacket and pants

exposed thongs - visible underwear, typically the backstrap

to have a predilection for - to have a strong preference for sth

copious amounts of eyeliner - a lot of eyeliner applied heavily

to be roped into sth - to be persuaded or forced to participate in sth

mainstay color - a dominant or consistently popular color

to come into fruition - to finally happen or be achieved after planning

curvaceous - having a body with pronounced curves

busty bombshell - a glamorous woman with a large bust

to exert the cultural pull - to have a strong influence on culture/society

to suppress one’s femininity - to hide or downplay one’s feminine traits

unabashed joy in your femininity - open and proud joy that comes from expressing feminine qualities

catfish - smb who pretends to be someone else online

to shield oneself from sth - to protect oneself from sth

to tout an ideology - to actively promote or advocate for a particular set of beliefs

repercussions - unintended consequences or effects of an action

surface-level - lacking depth; only addressing the most obvious aspects

ingrained sexism - deeply rooted and often unconscious sexism

bimbo proponents - people who support bimboism

self-objectification - seeing or treating oneself as an object

bolstered by sth - strengthened or supported by sth
skimpy clothing - revealing clothes

to take on a character - to adopt a specific persona or role

derogatory term - a phrase that conveys disrespect towards sth

sex object - a person reduced to their physical appearance

sex appeal - the quality of being sexually attractive or alluring

voluptuous body - a curvaceous figure

multifaceted - complex; having many aspects and layers

to play into the airhead character/stereotype - to deliberately act in a way that reinforces the stereotype of being unintelligent or shallow

to trivialize sth - to make sth seem less significant, serious, or complex

to water sth down - to weaken the strength, impact, or meaning of sth

bigoted - holding strong, prejudiced and intolerant opinions

to stay in the loop - to remain informed about a particular topic

promiscuous - engaging in sexual activity with multiple partners

to pander to men - to deliberately appeal to male expectations

to be coerced into sth - to be pressured or forced into doing sth

autonomous - having the freedom and independence

to cater to sth - to meet specific needs, desires, or expectations

to put eurocentric beauty standards on a pedestal - to prioritize Western ideals of beauty

choice feminism - a feminist perspective that views any choice a woman makes as inherently empowering, regardless of its societal implications

intersectional feminism - a feminist approach that examines how overlapping systems of oppression (e.g., race, class, gender) shape women’s experiences

to cherry pick - to selectively choose only the most favorable or convenient elements while ignoring the rest

be-all and end-all - the most important part of sth or the reason for sth

to turn a blind eye to - to deliberately ignore or overlook sth