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OPINION: Dresses, nail polish and beauty items aren t gendered
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By no means is this piece going to reinvent the wheel or offer a groundbreaking point, yet this is a conversation we need to be having.
Dresses, nail polish and beauty items that are labelled “For Men” are not gendered, no matter how boldly the words are printed.
They are marketed towards a specific gender because it s a foolproof way to get money. Additionally, men s masculinity is so fragile that they need to be told what clothing or skincare items they can use.
Before I dig into what caused this venting, let s remember that gender is socially constructed. To simplify, society plays a huge role in outlining what is feminine and masculine, and what is acceptable for men and women to do and wear.
10 April 2021, 8:36 PM | SABC | @SABCNews
Image: SABC NewsAt the time of her death, van Zyl had resigned as the host of Sidebar with Sindi on Kaya FM to focus on her health.
Many South Africans have taken to social media to pay their tribute to well-known broadcaster and medical doctor, Sindi van Zyl, who died this morning after a two-month battle with COVID 19. She was 45.
Dr Sindi’s passing is a major blow to SA Twitter. What a wonderful human being who touched so many souls. May she rest in peace ♥
The van Zyl family has issued a statement, asking for privacy as they mourn the former Kaya FM radio presenter. The family says van Zyl was a beacon of love and light and was a great doctor, a true friend and sister.