I had very big boobs but at a young age, and it kept me from a lot of things in the church. I couldn't sing solos because supposedly the men were disgusted when I would get up there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Simpson explains how her physical appearance affected her opportunities in her religious community.
- In plain terms
- She was barred from singing solos due to her body.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical traits can limit opportunities in conservative spaces.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does appearance affect opportunity?
- Where else does this happen?
Another view
Not all institutions enforce these views.
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