The question, not even phrased as a question, was 'Strong looking women in our society'.
I wanted some freeform comments, without leading anyone to a specific answer.
It seems to me that we're increasingly celebrating strong women, but I wanted a wider view.
--NFG
As a raging feminist I love seeing women come into their strength in all areas.
Physically strong women are inspirational because I know the effort and determination it takes to maintain strength.
--Jo
Strong looking women aren't as celebrated as skinny looking women.
Some dickhead people choose to feel challenged by them and need to find a way to make themselves feel better, and the only way they can think of to do that is to tear them down.
--Elara
I have had the unfortunate experience of dating someone who told me that I was "too ripped" and my abs were "off-putting".
It's not my fault you have a dad bod and crippling insecurity, Matt.
--Tri
I LOVE how strong looking women are being celebrated!
We have always had an image to strive for, set by society. Of course, many of us feel obliged to look a certain way, to fit in.
I had my fair share of negativity about 'losing my femininity due to weight training' (if you see a pic of me... I can't understand what they're on about either!).
Which I always ignored of course (because that's not how physiology works!).
If you want to be strong, feel strong and look strong, then do your thing girl! It's liberating!
--Bek
I enjoy being a strong looking woman. I love having "lady guns".
A strong physique is a status symbol - it shows discipline and dedication. It can't be borrowed, it must be earned and worked on daily.
--Jo
I think it's brilliant that currently women are going for a stronger, athletic body type. It means to me that we are leaning towards a healthier outlook on how women look.
--Elle
Hot and insipiring AF! It will display not only physique, but also how committed and strong you mentally are.
--Joana
Strength comes in all shapes and sizes, forms and figures.
I don't believe "skinny" equals strong. I don't believe "fat" equals unhealthy. I also don't believe a body should be the only representation of strength, but the physical presence of strength can (and often does) say a lot about a person's ability to test themselves.
Strong women need to be represented, because we've spent long enough being pigeon-holed as delicate, small and ill equipped.
--Hannah
Women are just getting stronger and sexier.
--Melanie
Strong women are sometimes seen as a threat or 'too manly'. Believe in yourself and know your worth.
Once you know your worth and have self belief you won't care what other people think of you.
--RoseMarie
I am proud of the way I look. Confidence comes from within and I believe my feminity shows in my strength.
Society in general is beginning to embrace strong and healthy bodies.
--RoseMarie
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