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Artist Illustrates The Pressures She And Other Women Face From Society In 30 New Honest Comics
Society puts pressure on everyone: most are expected to be someone, do something and whatever else. But that does not mean that those expectations are valid, or if the pressure is really necessary. Who knows, perhaps we're forced to chase after goals that don't really reflect our true self, or even worse, we can lose our true selves whilst chasing them.
If that's the case, perhaps we need to do the opposite It's very important to continually deprogram ourselves from things that are not true, and in some cases even harmful. Therefore we need to find ways to heal ourselves from the harm that modern life may cause.
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Which is why it's great to have artists like Lainey Molnar, who help others to do exactly that. She has a mission to point out all of the wrong and right things of what it means to be a woman at this day and age, and illustrates these things in a very accurate and aesthetic way. In her comics, she explores the topic of femininity, double standards, societal pressures, expectations, and various other problems that modern independent women face every day.
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Tigerpacingthecage 3 years ago
Yes. It's never about the clothes. You should be able to control yourself and your thoughts.
And many people are grateful that she's raising awareness on the aforementioned issues. In fact, she's really popular both amongst her fans on Instagram, and you, our beloved Bored Panda readers. Her Instagram has a whopping 896k followers and the two posts (which you may find here and here) were viewed by millions on our page. Lainey an important voice.
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Otter-Popsicle 3 years ago
Ok, where are the people who do this? Raise your hand. No one? And there you have it folks, another problem. No one wants to admit they said that
What's great about these illustrations is that their tone isn't restricted to criticism and negative stuff. While she criticizes, which is an important and a difficult task in itself, she also promotes body positivity and mental wellbeing. She kindly reminds us not to follow norms which don't suit your natural needs, she reminds us that we're all beautiful and normal in our own special way. No size is wrong, no height is wrong, and no habit is disgusting. All of it is you, and you should accept that first and foremost. And if the other's can't accept that, we'll, sucks to be them.
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Tigerpacingthecage 3 years ago
Yeah. This one is tricky and requires a never ending balancing act.
Though the expectations and the pressure for women in our society may sometimes feel like they're crushing you, don't give up, girls. Just remember, diamonds are made under pressure. They're also a woman's best friend. This might be that extra bit of inspiration you may have wanted to hear to get out there and take over the world. Tread on, women!
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Otter-Popsicle 3 years ago
Exactly! So unfair! You capture the most unseen stuff in this world and put it out there! You are now my new favorite artist
Tigerpacingthecage 3 years ago
Yes, we should be over this by now. Nothing sexual about feeding a baby so stop sexualize it. It's weird and disturbing.
Louise B 3 years ago
It's just odd isn't it? If someone is so offended by seeing a tiny bit of areola, they are welcome to look away. That would work wouldn't it? Baby gets fed, mam doesn't feel uncomfortable by being stared at. Person who's terrified of breasts doesn't have to see one. Perfect!
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IlovemydogShilo 3 years ago
IN England there is a programme called Naked Attraction where a woman goes on and chooses what man she wants to date by looking at his naked penis. The men, all 8 of them, stand behind a screen that only shields the top half of their naked bodies and the women pick and choose what they want. They also have no problem broadcasting other programmes about sex and nudity and show fully naked bodies from both genders. This is on the same channel that got into trouble when it showed a woman breastfeeding on another programme. So they can show 8 naked penises in full unobstructed view and naked men and women playing around while fully naked, but God forbid they show a woman breastfeeding her baby and using her breast for its primary function.🤔😕🙄😡
Jose Carlo 3 years ago
Back home in the Philippines, as well as some other Asian nations, breastfeeding is NOT taboo in the way it is here in the West. What did I miss? Or what did Westerners miss?
Zoe Krishel 3 years ago
You didn’t miss anything! Its a shame we here in the U.S. didnt get the memo
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thatmfkidinc 3 years ago
Public urination is not accepted by men or women, its illegal in many places as well. This comparison is a little BS to me. I do agree it shouldn't be taboo to breastfeed in public however.
Charles Kessler 3 years ago (edited)
A man can be put on the sex-offender registry for peeing outside like that.
Stevie Stevenson 3 years ago (edited)
Exactly " boys " if you're an adult male or female for that matter and you still p**s in public, especially on buildings, you deserve to go to jail. Get you taught some manners. This is not even anywhere in the same realm as public breastfeeding. Nice try though.
High Mamii Melo 3 years ago
Uhhhh..public urination can land you on the sex offender registry for life...breastfeeding in public won't.
Skeeter rats she/they 3 years ago
So pissing or jacking off in a public park but a woman casually breastfeeding her own child minding her own business is wrong?
Carti Jovan 3 years ago
I agree it shouldn't be taboo. But I haven't met a single guy that does that.
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Sofia Murat 1 year ago
Exactly! And why can men go around topless for no reason yet mothers who are feeding a hungry child can't?
Floyd-the-Queer 1 year ago
If feeding a baby is bad in public, lets make restaurants illegal since its bad to eat as a child in public... Damn people p**s me off... The same people that think it shouldn't be in public would also be pissed if the baby is screaming
JustYou'reAveragePANda 1 year ago
Mom didn't care who saw her. she's taking care of her children and that's all that matters, not anybody else's views on what is appropriate for raising children.
Riley Quinn 3 years ago
No one has a problem with boys being boys. We have a problem with men being boys.
Sofia Murat 1 year ago (edited)
But they are walking around topless in beaches where if a mother feeds her child she will be judged, we should normalize breast feeding, otherwise kids will starve because of society's unfairness.
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🦕 AroAce Dinosaur 🦕 2 years ago
Okay then, I guess if you really want to watch people s**t, weirdo.. :)
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Tigerpacingthecage 3 years ago
Never. My therapist said "your progress is not lost just because you had a bad moment". Better to let it out rather than let it eat you up from the inside. It's just a bump in the road, not the end.
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Ellis Tamura 3 years ago
Exactly! I may not feel that I can care for children now, but hopefully one day!
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Tamra Stiffler 3 years ago
And yet, every time Madonna is featured on BP, she's roasted like a Christmas turkey.
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Skeeter rats she/they 3 years ago
Bro yes. I get really sweaty between and behind my thighs and oddly enough my inner elbow it’s uncomfortable so I always gotta cool down.
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Jennifer Norton 3 years ago
Our differences are what make us beautiful. The world would be boring if we were all the same!!!!!!
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Otter-Popsicle 3 years ago
Ok, yeah. But some people do not like people knowing their personal stuff that is going on. Good memo, though
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ChimeraBubbles 3 years ago
All except pee in the shower...I didn't even know that was something people do until a few years ago. No judgement.
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Unnamed Hooman 3 years ago
Translation: How could I not be enough when past versions of me only got to dream about the life I am living now
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Amy Broderick 3 years ago
I've learned to do most things alone. I actually prefer it. Once I get rid of this ball and chain around my neck I will be happy to be alone again.
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Nadine Bamberger 3 years ago
I love to be the "cool" aunt, I know I would've been an unhappy and overwhelmed mom, but helping raise my niece and nephew is awesome, I think I do a good job.
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weatherwitch 3 years ago
This is an excellent post! Insightful, thoughtful and just mighty damn brilliant! Fantastic artist ❤️
weatherwitch 3 years ago
This is an excellent post! Insightful, thoughtful and just mighty damn brilliant! Fantastic artist ❤️
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