MTV's program True Life has a tendency to depress me in general, but I was especially disturbed by the I'm a Southern Belle episode that aired recently. Three girls: Leigh Anne, Raini and Kate are all self-described Southern belles who struggle to maintain their old-fashioned values (patriarchy, white supremacy) in modern society. They do this through using incredible amounts of cosmetics, participating in pageants and trying to get married as soon as possible (poor Leigh Anne worries she's an old maid because she's 24 with no marriage prospects.) If you dare, you can watch the episode for yourself at:
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1584227&vid=223504.
-Ashley Lutz
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Ashley Lutz
