More bike lifting (or “Chicago hold-up“) photos -
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The first of those photos is from Flickr. (It was taken and posted by Eda Cherry.)
The rest of the photos are from Bike Salute . com.
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For me, those images are a mix of feminism and pro-cycling advocacy.
Of course, I mention feminism because the photos convey female empowerment — which, in this case, involves a lot more than the muscular strength needed to lift the bikes. There’s also a little pride on display, and that can be feminist — for women, and for anyone who is at odds with the sex and gender status quo (which also includes mainstream forms of take-charge and take-authority masculinity).
In other words, feminism isn’t just about women —
as I’ve previously indicated here, for instance.
3 responses so far ↓
1 Red Jenny // Oct 4, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I love those pix, though I’m sad because my muscles aren’t strong enough to lift my bike like that. These women are hot!
2 Coco // Oct 5, 2008 at 2:02 am
Cool post! Thanks for using my photo, too!
3 Michael J. Kaer // Oct 15, 2008 at 2:35 am
If any of those women made it up to Chatham-Kent I would give them a massage and a good meal. How’s that for encouragement!
Michael J. Kaer, Author of
“What Money Can’t Buy”
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