For my 3 icons I chose, Peg Bundy, Bettie Page and
Marilyn Monroe. My first icon I chose was Peg Bundy; she was a fictional character
on a television show in the 90’s. She portrayed the lower-class, sex-starved
wife of a shoe salesman on the sitcom ‘Married with Children’, she was an all-around
sexual icon, one who wore a red bouffant wig, Capri-length legging with a large
belt, and high slip-on heels. Next I chose Bettie Page, who was an American
model who became famous in the 1950s for her pin-up photos; often referred to
as the “Queen of Pinups”, her jet black hair, blue eyes, and trademark bangs
have influenced artists. Lastly, I
chose Marilyn Monroe; Marilyn was an American actress, singer, dancer and a
major sex symbol for her time who starred in a plethora of movies.
(Peg Bundy)
I chose these three
woman because fictional or non-fictional they still were breakthroughs of their
time. They proved that regardless of what happenstance they are in they came
out on top and were role models for women everywhere. From Peg Bundy,
portraying that even lower class woman can be sex icons and happy; to Marilyn
Monroe who showed that women with curves were attractive and could do anything
they wanted. Bettie Page was a major breakthrough when she became the face of
sex and pin-ups. She was a playmate and a symbol that dressing sexy was ok for
that era. Together, Marilyn, Bettie and Peg show that regardless of whom you
are or your size you can be attractive and show your womanly side without
feeling bad about yourself.
(Marilyn Monroe)
Being a woman that has
always been criticized for my size and how I dress, I have turned to woman who
are strong and role models. As silly as it sounds Peg Bundy is one of my
biggest role models, she was strong, attractive and loving. Marilyn Monroe
makes me see myself even though I may be a larger size I am still a beautiful
woman and deserve the world, and happiness. Bettie Page, is a beautiful pin-up
that made it ok to dress sexy and act sexy without feeling wrong about
yourself. She was a breakout pin up and although Marilyn Monroe was a pin-up
too, Bettie was a sexier and more sexual icon. All three woman made it ok to be
a woman and be proud of who we are, what we look like and how we act.
