https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t The way that blondes have been displayed throughout history has changed based on gender, culture, and power dynamics. While some portrayals have been positive, others have been reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Looking at the past and present, how can we decipher between changes and positive steps forward in society? en-us 2023-04-28 12:59:07 UTC 2023-05-02 14:53:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/589334651/d963431ef519b5b5da96b2dd1e17d274/Inside__22The_Essential_Marilyn_Monroe_22_Book___DuJour.jpg shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571770005 Blondness came from a genetic mutation about 11,000 years ago (toward the end of the last ice age), that resulted in individuals lacking the pigment eumelanin that makes hair the color brown. ]]> 2023-04-28 13:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571770005 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571776642 In many ways, Marilyn Monroe can be credited with influencing the modern day blonde. She is the epitome of what one might think of when the term "Iconic Blonde" is brought up. This can be largely attributed to the role she played in pop culture with President John F. Kennedy and her film career as the blonde bombshell.]]> 2023-04-28 13:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571776642 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571784384 Although the stereotype of "dumb blondes" had been around for years prior, this film has been credited to take that idea mainstream. The film's premise is show girls trying to find true love, however the pair get themselves in a difficult situation. ]]> 2023-04-28 13:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571784384 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571792029 The Barbie doll came out in the late 1950s and further defined blonde positivity. Although in recent years, the Orignal Barbie has been critically re-looked at with respect to gender equity and providing an un-obtainable beauty standard. At the time, Barbie proved to have a glamorous lifestyle with her partner Ken, while also having many careers that would prove her to be extremely well-educated.]]> 2023-04-28 13:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571792029 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571798263 Marilyn Monroe provided a figure from her prized role in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" for manufacturer Mattel to model a doll after. There are many similar attributes between Marilyn and Barbie that she very likely inspired. ]]> 2023-04-28 13:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571798263 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571934464 Clueless, the Paramount Pictures film came out in the summer of 1995 and portrayed Cher, a privileged blonde from California. She was displayed as a typical "dumb blonde" often making driving mistakes, getting bad grades and caring more about fashion and her looks than her future.  ]]> 2023-04-28 15:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571934464 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571941403 Legally Blonde was a film released in 2001 that broke previous stigmas of "dumb blondes". The start of the film comments on Elle Woods (the main character) being stupid and only obsessed with looks and fashion. However, she breaks this stigma when she gets into Harvard Law School and earns herself a wonderful, coveted internship. ]]> 2023-04-28 15:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571941403 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571945455 The film "Mean Girls" came out in 2004 and had the main supporting role be an extremely mean girl to the main character of the film. The main character was portrayed as a typical blonde that was known for being awful to her friends. ]]> 2023-04-28 15:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571945455 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571949386 Madonna's "Blonde ambition" tour in 1990 launched her third concert tour and her fourth studio album for arguably one of the biggest female artist's of her time.]]> 2023-04-28 15:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571949386 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571953163 In more recent times, an iconic blonde that went beyond the stereotype of a dumb blonde was Margot Robbie's character in her role as the wife of the main character in "The Wolf of Wall Street:. Margot Robbie will also release another film this year, she will be starring as Barbie in the Barbie movie. ]]> 2023-04-28 15:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2571953163 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572776265 Not only is she one of the most well respected, hard-working singer and songwriters of our time. Swift is also an icon for blondes. Swift's long, natural blonde waves has become a signature look for her which she has been able to turn into a brand. ]]> 2023-04-30 03:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572776265 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572777614 The early 2000s is when the perception of blondes had a shift. This period of time saw the move away from the "dumb blonde" and into a more inclusive, empowering era for women. ]]> 2023-04-30 03:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572777614 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572778055 The concept of the "dumb blonde" can be traced back to Rosalie Duthé, a blonde French prostitute from the 18th century who was well known for her beauty, but not her intelligence. Her reputation served as inspiration for a play titled "Les Curiosites de la Foire" (Paris 1775) which can be credited with making the dumb blonde joke mainstream. ]]> 2023-04-30 03:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572778055 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572779218 Princess Diana is arguably one of the most well beloved royals of all time, even years past her passing. She was well known and well-loved for many other things besides being a princess, including modesty, charitable works and her affection for children and the sick. This led to an extremely positive image for blondes, as she became a role model for generations to come. ]]> 2023-04-30 03:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572779218 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572781474 This is a question posed by many blonde woman over the course of time. It ended up being approved for testing in 2001, and there was a study done at the Ohio State University to see how naturally blonde woman preformed against other hair colors. The results were interesting. Natural blondes had an average score slightly higher than those with other hair colors, but not enough to be statistically significant. 

The scientist, Zagorsky, who preformed the test said this: "I don't think you can say with certainty that blondes are smarter than others, but you can definitely say they are not any dumber." ]]> 2023-04-30 03:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2572781474 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2573122115 Over the years, we have learned to respect and appreciate each other physical attributes as well as the ones that we are not able to see so easily. These woman have helped to empower people of the time and have left a positive impact for generations to come. ]]> 2023-04-30 20:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2573122115 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2573123755 Understanding that everyones own individual qualities can be appreciated, we cam see the evolution of how things can change for the better. From blondes promoting the stereotype of themselves being dumb, to embracing their femininity in a law case. Change is impactful and how we learn from this can benefit the world around us. ]]> 2023-04-30 21:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2573123755 shoran24_1 https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2575303313 Her status as a sex symbol was largely due to the gendered power dynamics of the time, where women were expected to be submissive and sexually available to men. And while she did play a large role in the popularization of blondes, it is still important to note that her portrayal had a negative effects to gender norms of the time and for the future. ]]> 2023-05-02 14:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shoran24_1/544nvwi290ket92t/wish/2575303313