https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1012817
"When Song Jiaqian passed the Teacher’s Certification Exam last year, she
treated herself to an unconventional yet daring reward: She got a buzz cut.
So bold was the 23-year-old’s choice that she had to delay getting it until
after securing her government job in Shandong, the eastern province known for
its Confucian values and traditional way of life. She even asked colleagues if
anyone had been fired for drastic changes in hairstyle, but fortunately found
no precedent.
“People are always saying that you should look like a woman, but what does that
even mean?” Song told
Sixth Tone. “I am a woman. And I look like a woman,
because I am one.”
Her decision reflects a growing trend among young women in China, where long
hair is often associated with femininity and beauty. While some are now
choosing to buzz their hair off to challenge traditional standards and promote
gender equality, others simply find it practical and low-maintenance.
Their reasons notwithstanding, the style is quickly catching on, with more and
more women ditching long locks for a shorn style. Says Song: “Why do girls have
to listen to others and be gentle and quiet, and obedient in particular? I just
don’t want to obey the rules.”
Over the last three years, a group on the social platform Douban, called
“Women’s Buzz Cuts are Super Cool,” has gained a considerable following.
Established in March 2021, the group now boasts more than 4,500 members. It
also includes three sections: “questions before buzz cut,” “posts after buzz
cut,” and “anti-beauty duty and male gaze.” It offers women who have a buzz cut
or are planning to get one a safe space to discuss their choices and support
each other."
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The Fixer May 31, 2023:
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
