mouse celebrates the winter solstice

In many cultures and societies throughout history, beauty has been highly regarded and sought after. People have always been captivated by beauty, whether it be in nature, art, or in individuals. However, there have been instances where beauty has been robbed by those who seek to destroy it. Witch hunters, in particular, played a significant role in robbing individuals and communities of their perceived beauty. Witch hunts were prevalent in Europe and the Americas from the 15th to the 18th centuries. These hunts were fueled by superstition, fear, and ignorance, as people believed that witches possessed supernatural powers and caused harm to others.

It can be hard to believe how much has changed over the past 30 years for queer Americans. In the distant past of 1993, gay marriage wasn’t legal in any state in the country. Sodomy laws all over America attempted to outlaw gay sex by criminalizing any oral or anal erotic contact. And Dan Savage, a sex-advice columnist then only known to readers of a few independent alt-newspapers around the country, was capable of making breakout news with a scandalous revelation: Mattel’s latest Ken doll, part of the Earring Magic line of Barbie toys, was openly modeled on gay fashion. And Mattel had unwittingly put a sex toy around his neck.

Some even claim the best selling Barbie model ever, but as Mattel is unwilling to discuss our friend Ken s current status, that title goes to Total Hair Barbie released the year before. No, the real reasons to read the Ken Comes Out piece today are the hilarity of watching Savage question a Mattel rep about the doll she clearly thinks he s just messing with her , and the revelations about how neatly Earring Magic Ken s design captures an inflection point of change around queer voices in mainstream America.

These hunts were fueled by superstition, fear, and ignorance, as people believed that witches possessed supernatural powers and caused harm to others. Women, particularly those who did not conform to societal norms or were seen as different, were often targeted as witches. The hunt for witches often involved accusations based on physical appearance.

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Any woman who deviated from the traditional standards of beauty was deemed suspicious and potentially a witch. Physical characteristics such as moles, birthmarks, unusually colored eyes, or even a hunchback could be enough to condemn someone. As a result, women who were perceived as different or who did not conform to societal beauty ideals became targets for the witch hunters. These women often faced accusations, torture, and ultimate execution. Their beauty, unique and individual as it was, was robbed from them by those who sought to rid society of perceived threats. Furthermore, the psychological impact of the witch hunts on communities cannot be understated. The fear and paranoia caused by the hunts led to a stifling of individuality and a suppression of any unique or unconventional beauty. People became afraid of standing out, dressing differently, or expressing themselves creatively, for fear of being accused of witchcraft. In essence, beauty was robbed from individuals and communities by the witch hunters. By targeting those who were different or did not conform to societal beauty norms, they instilled fear and extinguished any appreciation for uniqueness and diversity. These hunts not only robbed individuals of their lives but also suppressed the true beauty that lies in the differences and individuality of humanity. Beauty was silenced, hidden away for fear of persecution, and robbed of its full potential..

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