Ainsley Hayes : I'm sorry? Ainsley Hayes Nineteen and early twentieth century debates criticized the practice of doing things to change or improve ones appearance. Season three, at least from what I've seen, is focused on the kinds of thoughts we as Americans are likely having about our own President. Charlie's a man. Josh puts Dr. Keyworth's bags in his office and comes back to start giving Stanley a tour. [5] These items included bras, girdles, curlers, false eye lashes, and magazines catered to women. Charlie Young P.S. Now we come to the whole Sam/Ainsley Hayes stuff. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. He tells the President they have been talking for two hours and they are done for the night. Josh comes from his office to tell them that he has received word that Billy was killed in an ambush and the American Embassy will retrieve the body. Ad Choices. : One day I got caught. Celia, I asked Ainsley, and she said she didn't mind at all. C.J. "Keyshia Ka'oir Davis became well known for her stark, blue lipstick that she created with eyeshadow pigments because she couldn't find the shade she wanted in stores. If you're willing to let your sexuality diminish your power. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Sam Seaborn : Stilettos? Throughout most of Western history, women were confined to the domestic sphere . Do I need a thermal expansion tank if I already have a pressure tank? He's not a sexist. The Josh character was not being as nasty as that description might sound, rather more sarcastic than really biting. Both "The Two Bartlets" and "Night Five" paused the action and allowed the audience to take stock in who's on screen, what they stand for, and how they interact with the world. Red lipstick and white feminism go hand-in-hand. And when someone said something that offended me, I did say so. It's a message she's sending to the world a protest in many ways to the labels that have been placed upon her that she refuses to adhere to. Each woman is challenging societal expectations and depicts qualities that television shows strayed away from at the time. But that isn't the point. There isnt much to say about Sam in this episode. So. In the world of The West Wing, these people have been in power for two years, and we're only now seeing what they're truly made of, and thus retroactively explaining their past behavior. Ainsley Hayes This wave challenged America's beauty industry and its standards by protesting in a boycott of items considered to be feminine. So. 14. Of course, Sam still makes fun of Charlie for losing a game of basketball to a girl, so he clearly doesnt learn anything, which I suspect was unintentional irony. English Language & Usage Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts. When I started watching The West Wing, I naively assumed every character was Toby. Sam Seaborn I think it enhances it. You're Celia? (Allison Janney) lobbies hard to help secure the release of a White House reporter who's been taken hostage on assignment in the Congo. : The stigma around beauty practices started to diminish, and began being seen as a form of self expression as well as improving ones chances to be desired for a marriage.[5]. Celia Walton "Oppression is not okay just because it's institutionalized. "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet" is a phrase that's been thrown around a lot. Redefining terms were also influenced from the negative stereotypes generated during the second wave of feminism, such as "ugly feminist" or the "anti-sex feminist". You -to Charlie- I don't know what your thng is. Why might have Josh used this word in particular? Purportedly as a new hardline of foreign policy, Toby has written a speech to be given at the UN conflating Islam with fundamentalism/terrorism. Ainsley: You're not in enough trouble already? [10], - Bitch: lipstick feminists recognize that this word is often used towards outspoken women who do not shy away from expressing themselves thus seeing it more positively. In Season 1, Episode 03 of The West Wing, Josh Lymann calls CJ Cregg a feminista at 401: You know what? I'm talking about S03E13 Night Five. : Celia Walton If one of main characters have narrow mind or different stance with TWW trying to tell, one of supporting characters (or other main character) point it out, others act like "Oh, she beats you." Browse other questions tagged, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site. Sam Seaborn Sam Seaborn So she started her own brand.". comes back to see Wallace and Billy Price's wife who tells them they are working some back channels to see if they can find Billy. : And I think you think I'm made out of candy glass, Celia. : Scholar Kathy Davis wrote, "feminist scholars need to ground their normative, theoretical critique of passion in a grounded analysis of what the experience of passion feels like and what it means to those who have it, but it also suggests contradictions between feminist theory and embodied experience are a useful starting point for reflecting critically on some of the silences within feminist theory itself."[17]. Pay equity, child care, honest-to-God sexual harassment. Fittingly, the wildly divergent thing he did was announcing his candidacy for reelection, but thats beside the point. P.S. I didn't say they did. : Ainsley Hayes Vote for your favorite beauty products now! It takes a while for Bartlet to let his guard down, just as it does CJ, but for different reasons. "When I got older and began taking steps toward my transition, I bought my own red lipstick and reclaimed my power in its application. And none of these happened. Feminism is changing, and Barrett's replacement of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will show how. Sam Seaborn [22] The series follows the lives of four women living within New York City, navigating their relationships and sex lives together while tackling themes such as safe sex, promiscuity, and femininity. : : Ainsley Hayes Second wave feminism viewed these as bondage, being oppressive and exploitative.[6]. Toby and the President bicker over talking about affirmative action, and Bartlet heads to therapy. Stanley asks what happened four nights ago (the night the President and Toby had their fight). My kind. "Instead I'd be in that other group that didn't belong or deserve to stand out. Donna leaves C.J. Do roots of these polynomials approach the negative of the Euler-Mascheroni constant? Feminist scholars like Fionnghuala Sweeney and Kathy Davis argue that there is a freedom that can come from understanding and embracing gender norms of sexuality as a means of freeing yourself from the stereotypes of women in society. Hes willing to let them go do their thing so long as they dont bother the government. Many of these pieces of media often depict these heroines as using their femininity to their advantage, and a refusal to conform to more normative standards that would force them to become less feminine. What does No pressure mean when youre meeting someone new? Celia Walton Nonsense issues distract attention away from real ones. Ainsley Hayes From that moment onward, red lipstick became an unofficial symbol of the suffragist movement at least for white women. With that, I'm going to get a cupcake. Elsewhere: Toby (Richard Schiff) knows he will be visited by his irate ex-wife (guest star Kathleen York) when he writes an inflammatory speech that condemns Islam for fanaticism; Sam (Rob Lowe) asks Republican lawyer Ainsley Hayes (guest star Emily Procter) to review a proposed act that calls for payment of U.S. back dues to the United Nations in exchange for special requests; Donna (Janel Moloney) is stunned when she is offered a prestigious and well-paid new job outside the White House. Privacy Policy. As Toby leaves, C.J. I like it when the guys tease me. But, over the years, she has begun to reclaim the color and unpack her relationship with it, wearing it out to clubs pre-pandemic and starting to feel empowered once more. They march side-by-side down New York's famed Fifth Avenue, past the newly opened salon owned by cosmetics legend Elizabeth Arden, who marched alongside the suffragists. The word was applied in literature with ironic uses as a way to target the patriarchal standards set for women, creating chick literature heroines within works such as Sex and the City. HELPS IMPRISONED REPORTER -- President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) consults a a psychiatrist (guest star Adam Arkin, "Chicago Hope") for a troubling sleep disorder -- and gets a sobering personal assessment -- while C.J. However, what I learned from scenes like the one. C.J. : : Toby is in Leo's office, where Leo is reviewing the draft of the speech the President will deliver to the United Nations on Monday. Hello! : On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Andy is continuing to harangue Toby about the language in the speech. Even when he has flashbacks and intimate conversations, theres always a sense that, you know, hes the President. [20][21], Sex and the City, although having received some feminist critique, is one of the first television shows to unapologetically depict female sexual autonomy and critique the narrative surrounding traditional relationships. : But it's your money, it's about to be my money and I sleep fineSay what you'd say to any other patient, Women's BasketballListen, I can tell you're down in the dumps, but let's talk about me, I don't remember having to explain to Italians that our problem wasn't with them, but with Mussolini! : For years, women Black women have seen themselves erased or totally unrepresented by foundation shades, primers, and even sunscreens. It saw Bartlet at his lowest but also his highest, and that journey made the second season so magical. [8][9] This is seen with words such as: - Chick: first used to describe women as literal chicks with the implication of cowardice and fragility, transformed into a word with the connotation of property to men. And language minority women were discriminated against by state mandates until amendments to the Voting Rights Act in 1970 and 1975. And, when it comes to wearing specific products, like red lipstick, the division between white women and women of color becomes even more apparent. I began analyzing how best to navigate the world in a safe, affirming manner.". Ainsley Hayes Samantha was the oldest, in her forties while the others in their thirties, and she was the most promiscuous and confident in herself as a businesswoman. The West Wing (TV Series) Night Five (2002) Emily Procter: Ainsley Hayes Showing all 3 items Jump to: Quotes (3) Quotes Sam Seaborn : Hang on -to Ainsley- Here she is. Ainsley Hayes So instead of retiring at the top of his game, he retired in the middle and now struggles with dementia that could have been curbed, in CJs mind, by a more fulfilling work life. Lipstick feminism has become one of the most prominent feminist themes within film, especially in the 2000s. Ainsley Hayes : Toby has crossed a line, but then again, hes a writer, and writers say what they think regardless of consequence. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She comments to him that the comments he made to Ainsley were rude and inappropriate.- which gets him thinking about the comments. While second wave feminism focused more on political activism and pushing the beauty ideals away, lipstick feminism embraced both beauty standards and political activisms. She has brought some language that she and several other congressmen would like to see inserted. Use me, don't use me, but all I can offer you is this: I'll be the only person in the world, other than your family, who doesn't care that you're the President. I like it when the guys tease me. Recovering from a blunder I made while emailing a professor. During the second wave of feminism, feminists focused solely on the legal and social equality of women. : Little did any of us know that hed later go work at Sacred Heart hospital under the watchful eye of Dr. Kelso. Sam: Stilettos? Menu. Donna returns to the office - Josh questions where she has been. Back at the White, House, Sam gets into a discussion with Celia Walton, a government staffer sent over to help with Communications. I suppose I am. ". : Sorkin writes contradictions well, and the notion that a conservative lawyer would be so forward-thinking about feminism is worth exploring. When Donna talks to Josh about the job offer in Act III, a. : Charlie Young : Damn right. : Ginger and Bonnie might be laugh because of Sam's troubled face. [11] The reclaiming of this word has helped to spur the transnational movement of the SlutWalk.[12]. : Lipstick feminism embraces the ideals of womanhood and the sensualities of a woman.