Feminist Fallacy; Phallic Photo shoot: Victoria Beckham's Glamour Cover Shoot

Victoria Beckham (Posh from the Spice Girls) just gave a real intellectual and inspiring interview with Glamour Magazine. She talked about what she does in her spare time, how she gains confidence, lots about her hot hubby David Beckham, what she eats, whether celebs make her feel nervous or not, and how she feels about her looks. Her answers were brief and lifeless, but they provide astounding hints about her life as an advertised "confident, independent" woman of the 21st century: straight up housewife. From the little blips that Vicki gave, her life revolves around serving her husbands and boys ("I go to the school and help serve lunches to the children. They just love that. It’s like, 'Oh, there’s Mummy serving me!'"), clothes, working out, and high heels. Is this what we're supposed to aspire to? I don't know about you, but I respect and appreciate everyday the work that women and men did in the 1960s and '70s to get us to the point we are today: not in aprons in front of a stove. I do not want to be a retro-housewife and I'm horrified that this woman's lifestyle is being advertised as worthy of praise.

Much of my frustration comes from the accompanying photoshoot (http://www.glamour.com/magazine/2010/02/victoria-beckham-cover-shoot-photo-gallery?printable=true) that goes along with her dazzling quips of insight. She's situated in a kitchen clad in "fashionable" shit that looks like an updated version of 1950s underwear scrubbing, and cleaning, literally licking brown goop off the floor, and blowing bubbles. She strapped into ridiculous high heels that she even admits are painful, but worth the wear. Who in their right mind would do housework in high heels? What kind of perverted message is this sending to Glamour's readers?? Young women of our generation have grown up having been treated much differently than our mothers were; we take for granted the privilege and opportunities that were earned for us nearly over 40 years ago. It is outrageous and terrifying that the ideals of the feminist movement are being tossed out the door and are being replaced with incredibly sexualized and subordinate role models. Look at these pictures and take note of the multiple phallic props, suggestive body lanuage and facial positions, overtly sexualized attire, and the resounding message that women belong at home cooking, cleaning, planning parties, etc. The only jobs that we are capable of now (along with the housewife role) are related to the trivialities of clothing, shoes, and accessories.

This is disgusting and embarrassing. I can't believe how obnoxious Glamour was to print these photos and encourage a reversal of the work thousands of women have done to work toward gaining equality. The editors are pathetic, immoral, and should be fired immediately.