Do we really want to be Socialists?

[NB Adult]

I steer away from political or religious discourse but felt compelled to share this article. I don't want men and women to ever have to conform to some drab dress mode for political reasons. 

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/10/north-korean-authorities-crackdown-on-anti-socialist-fashion/

[Jackie C.]

That's absolutely awful... and naturally targets women. North Korea isn't really socialist though. More of a dystopian hellscape with a mad dictator. Not too different from the US actually. 

 

That was snarky. Mostly true, but snarky.

 

Hugs!

[NB Adult]

You'r right but felt bad for the women who would like to wear female attire and look attractive. I'd hate to have such an oppressive government.

[Jackie C.]

Agreed. We need to make sure this sort of thing doesn't become commonplace. Every woman deserves the chance to feel comfortable with herself, what she's wearing, who she is and who she wants to be.

 

Hugs!

[NB Adult]

Yep...Hugs back at you Sis!

[Maid In Bedlam]

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Women caught wearing a particular type of wrinkle-free trousers are pushing back against the crackdown, arguing with inspectors tasked with regulating their attire.

 

I say Down with wrinkle-free trousers. Boo To them. An iron and board was good enough for my Mother and my mothers mother. They dont know they are born today,

 

Problem is. The culture is all diffrent. We might get all narked about what they do in the east. However For them its been normal to respect the past traditions.  Are we just imposing our moral values on them?

 

Now im not saying they are right. I would be the first to say. Kim Jong un....... Bit of a nutter isnt he?

 

But unlike say japan where they have many traditions they have also embraced western culture But also kept there own to Where North Korea is a closed state. Only now is it beginning to open a little. Lets not forget North and South Korea was technically still at war with each other. Just a cease fire kept them from tearing each other up.   South Korea intially refusing to actually sign a peace agrement then therefore  I can see why they run a tight ship.

Even japan was very much like this pre 1945.

 

So to lay blame on anyone. Lets try South Korea and the west in general as realistically peace wasnt reached until 2018. So it took 65 yeas for peace. You can kind of understand why they are a little bit aprehensive about western culture really.

 

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“She was unable to report for work. The woman appealed [to the inspectors] saying she was in an urgent situation and was unable to [wear appropriate] clothing, but the inspectors made a spectacle out of her by having her stand by the side of the road,” said the source.

 

 

That is an improvement. Being honest 10 years ago they would have chuicked her in prison for less. Give them time.

 

Im all for change. But is our culture for the better? I guess the history we make today will be our judges when viewed in  the future

 

maybe im wrong but if it was you. Would you be willing to embrace some strange fashion statement if your neighbour wore it just after you had a bust up with them and shook hands after years. I do not think you would embrace there culture straight away either..

 

 

The article seems to miss out the history and reasons behind the why is it like this. Just telling the here and now.

 

[NB Adult]

The here and now is the time in which these women live, by their actions they are saying screw history, we want to look like women and be pretty. I can't slight them for that!

[Jackie C.]

53 minutes ago, Maid In Bedlam said:

Problem is. The culture is all diffrent. We might get all narked about what they do in the east. However For them its been normal to respect the past traditions.  Are we just imposing our moral values on them?

 

That's an excellent point. It's easy to forget that tradition has a much tighter hold on hearts and minds in the East. My inner mamma bear just gets grumbly when women are being mistreated. It's easy to forget how different things are in a closed, repressive state like North Korea when South Korea is so Westernized.

 

I can't guess about culture in Scotland. My great-grandmother left when she was 14 and wouldn't talk about her trip after she went back to visit. I've had friends who came to visit and came back saying good things so I'd guess probably. I'd say US culture is better in some ways, worse in others. We could use more of their connection with our neighbors. I like having enough food to eat. I'd like better access to things North Koreans take for granted. There could probably be something of a beneficial cultural exchange if we could both step back a bit from the lunatics who are somehow in charge. It's certainly possible to improve the future without forgetting the past. As an American, I'm the first to admit we're terrible at it, but it's been done elsewhere.

 

I like wrinkle-free clothing though. Ironing is a tremendous bother.

 

Hugs!

[Maid In Bedlam]

1 hour ago, NB Adult said:

The here and now is the time in which these women live, by their actions they are saying screw history, we want to look like women and be pretty. I can't slight them for that!

 

Agree with you and good luck to them. Sadly there Goverment is not ready to embrace the west as it stands now. But give it time..

 

1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

I can't guess about culture in Scotland. My great-grandmother left when she was 14 and wouldn't talk about her trip after she went back to visit. I've had friends who came to visit and came back saying good things

 

 

You have a lovely smile in that picture of yours Jackie. A sight to behold ?

 

Scotland. What can i say. It rains a lot. Its cold most of the time. But the people are freindly and the whisky is wonderful. Also it would seem im getting a thing for a nice man in a kilt. So its a win win for me.

 

I dont live in bigger towns or city. but do pop in from time to time. Realistically its just like any other city in anysville. But just with culture. However the scots always like to have there own spin on it as you will observe. below

 

 

 

That Traffic cone has always been there. Its actually in the centre of Glasgow. Im sure theres a reason but never asked.

 

[NB Adult]

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