Is There a Double Standard Among Women?

From Lair Haven:
It appears that women grant men more forgiveness when it comes to capitalism.  A man that reaches for the stars, defeats detractors, aims high and can't be detoured into failure is deemed as "relentless" and "unstoppable."  People will admire him, women will be available to him and if he captures the hearts and bodies of such women, he's a "man's man" or even a player. 

Ironically, if women are "relentless" and "unstoppable" as they strut toward their goals and weave through the land of capitalism, they will not only face the double standards imposed by men- but other women as well.  Successful female go-getters that have positioned themselves as sex symbols face such scrutiny.  The hypocritical double standard pushed by men is well documented, no need to review it.  But what's not discussed often enough are "uncommitted hos" versus "Committed hos."  What I mean is, a woman will dress provocatively, roam in influential circles where rich men shop, play and court attention.  Yet even though this woman is dressed like a groupie, stripper, erotic dancer, escort or female hustler- she does not want to be seen as a "gold digger" or ho. 

Sure appearances do not expose a woman's entire package, but if a woman wore risque nightclub attire to a funeral or children's school play she'd look out of place, right?  Even if such a woman stood up and proclaimed, "Just because I'm dressed like this doesn't mean that I'm a ho.  I have the freedom to wear whatever I like."  Technically, she'd be correct.  Socially, she'd be seen as "inappropriate" and "tacky."

So why do uncommitted hos, a.k.a. "ladies" try to enter the same circles as video groupies, strippers and exotic dancers, escorts and gold diggers dressed exactly alike and vying for the same rich and powerful men- yet don't want their behavior to be viewed as "whoring?"

Humor me for a moment.  If I walked up to a duck standing with other ducks, and then said, "What a cute duck."  But then one of the ducks barks like a dog, aside from possibly needing therapy, I'd be surprised that a duck barked like a dog.  It would make me wonder, "Why does a dog appear as a duck?  Why not appear  as a dog?"

So why do ladies dress like the hos they despise, roam in circles where so-called hos play then call effective, profitable hos "disgraceful women" that "will lose in the long run"?

Are "regular women" in denial about their own motives?  Are "regular women" using ho-like appearances to get their foot in the door with rich men- bait and switch?  Are regular women hoping they will somehow upstage legitimate hos with their morals?

I'm of the opinion that one should not enter to play a game without first knowing the rules, practicing and accepting the game itself.  Furthermore, if a duck looks like a duck in real life- it probably is or at least has a little bit of duck in it.  Poor Ho, Rich Ho...the reluctant truth has arrived HERE.

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Comment by livelife25 on March 5, 2011 at 10:26pm
I think you really did a great job supporting your view in this post.  I can enjoy and appreciate good writing even when I don't necessarily agree with the slant.
Comment by Lair Haven on March 6, 2011 at 12:34am
Thank you gorgeous.  We can agree to disagree without being disagreeable.  I don't slant though, I simply speak my truth and those I've encountered.  Feel free to vist my blog at lairhaven.blogspot.com and have a preview of Poor Ho, Rich Ho by way of my blog.  They say people who don't want to hear new things don't like to learn, you seem like a smart woman to me.  It takes a bright lady to understand fairness without losing herself.  I'm open to the dialogue if you are.
Comment by Andy Monroe on March 6, 2011 at 3:22pm
Great article and something my girls and I are always discussing. I feel like part of the reason why so many "uncommitted hos" dress like "committed hos" is because there really isn't any other option. I mean if you think about it realistically, if you're going to be a group/crowd situation trying to snag a baller, if you dress regular or conservatively, they are going to pass you by. I think that the whoring behavior might be more important than the dress in this case. Not saying that you're wrong...i'm just saying lol.
Comment by Morgane Lux on March 7, 2011 at 2:52pm

ok, first and foremost I know that I will be ereading this book tonight!

Now, to the topic at hand.  On the inside I can tell you that I work hard, very hard, thankfully I have a man who shares my work ethic but I can say that has not always been the case.  Men wanted to have all the fun but for free; don't get me wrong, I like the fun just like everybody else; but I got sick of walking away empty handed.  The truth is a man IS willing to trade something for what he wants so I decided to consider if his trade made it worth my while.  Now does this make me a ho?  I guess that depends on who you ask but I can tell you one thing, I don't care what they think of me.  I know that I'm just more honest than most.  The wife who only gives up the good p**** when her husband has spent his check kissing her ass is no different.

As for the outside only, I look good.  Nature did me a favor and I work to I maintain it.  I know how I look when I go to the grocery store (yes, this one can cook!) and I know how I look when I go out.  I am also smart enough to be able to tell what a man see's when he looks at me.  So with this we are back at the exchange table, if he is only willing to see me one way then I handle him as such; and if he is open to more then so am I.  It's that simple.

Comment by Vivian Lee on March 8, 2011 at 6:40pm
I guess I feel like if you are even a member of this site that you are game for whatever.  We as women hold each other to impossible standards.  We are so quick to throw morals at each other like stake knives through the heart to prove we are worthy respectable women.  What are we trying to prove by doing that. The end game is all that matters.  "My Momma taught me better than that".  Your Mom taught you how to cross your legs at church, and hide your dirt.  The result, baby momma's, bad relationships, premarital sex, abortions, ect.  "I'm college educated and make more money than most men".  But you still put on those black leather leggings and thigh boots, go to the club and compete for the same attention as the high school drop out groupie chick for a man.  Let's stop with the schizophrenic behavior we've all learned from our elders who preach respectability while having affairs with the ministers of the church.  We want financially ambitious, successful men to dangle us from their arms because that's where we feel like we belong.  I like Lair's comment it's real.

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