Manicuring Intimacies
What is labor paternalism?
Obligations based on kinship and community networks in ethnic labor relations.
Where does witchcraft begin in history?
Not totally known, but it predates the Bible and Egyptian witchcraft is one of the first types known.
What does "clean beauty" mean at Sephora?
Products with the "clean" stamp do not contain a certain list of chemicals, sulfates, mineral oil, and avoid mica sourced by unvetted suppliers.
How is our society a rigid gender divide?
Society believes there should only be one facet of male and female aesthetics
What is the intimate labor paradox?
Workers must prioritize customer comfort over health safety, showing how intimacy in service work creates conflicting obligations that undermine worker protection.
How would they decide someone was a witch in 16th-18th century in Britain?
Completely based on looks. They would shave off a women's hair and examine their bodies for "devil marks" that would "prove" they are a witch. Uncovering a mole or wart would justify killing them.
Why is mica a fetishized commodity?
It's valued for its aesthetic appeal while hiding human cost.
Who is Pansy St. Battie?
Pansy St. Battie is a disabled fashion model and burlesque dancer.
What are two potential health effects of working in a nail salon?
Skin problems, eye irritation, respiratory issues, possible cancer links
How does this article align/not align with the witches in Wicked?
Society equates beauty with goodness and rejects unconventional beauty standards.
Why do some experts argue that companies shouldn't immediately stop sourcing mica?
Many workers rely on this industry as their primary source of income.
What does a butch woman have to face daily?
Harassment for rejecting the male gaze and violating gender presentation norms
What is labor maternalism?
Coethnic women owners employ workers in complex relationships
What does the article say about 2019 witches?
How do "Child-Friendly Villages" support children?
They give children voices by teaching them their rights and creating child parliament so they can find against issues that directly impact them.
How is the working class connected to butchness?
Many butch women came from a working class background, that led to more stigma and shame
Why do customers not want to acknowledge potential health risks in the nail salon?
1. Lack of government regulation of cosmetic industry in US
2. Ethos of beauty service relies on creating relaxing experience
How are witches portrayed in the Bible?
Mysterious, wise, ethereal (Witch of Endor)
What is the Resource Curse?
When countries with an abundance of natural resources have less economic development and democracy than countries with fewer resources.
How many characters in the media are depicted with a disability?
Fewer than 25%, which is the percentage of adults living with a disability (so it is disproportionate)