To the outside eye, I am sure that I seem to embody most all things Southern. I enjoy throwing parties where sweet tea and cornhole are involved. I have been reading Southern Living since I was 10 years-old (about the same time I became proficient in cooking up a batch of grits). To any “yes,” “no,” or “thank you,” I am aware that I must attach either a “sir” or a “ma’am.” My favorite authors are Faulkner and Conroy and the only real place to vacation is the Gulf Coast.
Therefore, I am sure that it comes as a shock to most when they realize I am the very antithesis of the traditional Southern Belle or even the traditional Southerner.
( Continues at http://collegegirlchronicles.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/scarlet-ohara-hardly-im-afraid-philosophy-midterm-introduction/ )
Ooohh girl, I'm excited about your future posts! I'm not the traditional southern belle either (shocking, no?), so it'll be great to read about your perspective and opinion on Southern traditions/stereotypes, as well as having to grow up here!
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Out of curiosity, why don't you label yourself as a feminist?
ReplyDeleteI liked your post; I think your perspective into Southern culture will be really interesting, not to mention your own relationship to it. I'll be looking forward to your future posts!
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