The Paint JobIn about this time, the nineties of the foregoing century, the worldwide wave of feminist liberation broke on South Africa’s shores. Decades late.
Women and men heard of the wrongful objectification of bodies and not falling victim to “the gaze.” They heard about gender freedom. These things were heard of before but not debated until then.
Some said the new apprehensions were justified. Others said being noticed by others, being seen, is what gives people their recognition as selves.
As far as the agency was concerned, they were just “dumb waiters.” And they had their traditions. Their clients were well aware of these. And the women gladly availed themselves to be part thereof. Marie and her friends were no exception. Life is more complex than beliefs.
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