[as written for the essay portion of my Social Psychology exam in the summer of 2003]
With the recent appearance of the metrosexual male, it's no surprise that somewhere out there exists the yang to the metrosexual yin. But have they been around us all the while? The Canlas Chronicle investigates.
She's big, she's bold, she's beautiful. She even has a collection of power ties. But that's just what you see when you look at the metrosexual female. Donned in her Armani suit, she adds power and assertiveness to her mastered arsenal of beauty and grace. Motivated by the need for equality and the late Spice Girls' "Girl Power" movement, the metrosexual seeks to give men a run for their money, and still look fabulous all the while.
One metro femme conquering the airwaves is business savvy homebody Martha Stewart. While often noted for her mean streaks in the office, she's actually in charge of a comparable business empire. Martha even plays the stock market, [which is] often seen as a math and logic-heavy, male dominated arena. But after playing with the big boys, she'll have to "take the heat" like one too, caught in a recent insider trading scandal. For a woman's woman that makes a mean apple pie, she knows how to play it rough.
Another metro starlet is actress Angelina Jolie. Her recent endeavors place her in the role of the world's toughest and sexiest action hero as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. Armed with guns and battle gear, she really kicks butt. Her role as Lara is a far cry from the traditional "daimsel in distress" plotline. Jolie even performs some of the acrobatic stunts involved, proving she too can do stuntwork, another male dominated field. She's the toughest metrosexual of all.
Lastly, a true figure of being on a team of her own is entertainment guru Madonna. Captured in scenes of ambiguous sexuality, her wardrobe runs the gamut, from bridal dresses and cone-shaped breasts to cowboy slacks and army fatigues. Maybe her large gay following could crown her "the drag king." She's often ahead of the game, setting trends wherever she goes, effectively spearheading the entertainment industry. And she, too, is a freedom fighter, fighting for the right to individual expresssion and happiness.
While there's no doubting how womenly these metrosexuals are, men may find their once traditionally masculine roles occupied. That new assertiveness may find the metrosexual women in a managerial position, as the boss of many men. Consequently, she might be the head of the house, giving rise to a possible soccer dad, and after a long day's work, she may flip on ESPN to witness fellow metrosexual athletes Venus and Serrena Williams storming the court.
Posted by Mark Canlas at September 26, 2003 02:21 PM