[Stacee27912]

Good heavens, so many half-truths, stereotypes and misconceptions I hardly know where to begin. Some Southern women do fit the big hair Southern belle stereotype. Some of these women are obsessed with class and marrying well. However, some are simply strong, intelligent and independent women who are comfortable with their femininity, as they choose to express it. For example, I don't think anyone would call former Texas govenor Anne Richards a shy, retiring "little lady." Southerners are aware of the part their region has played in America's past. Most Southerners are not resentful of the Civil War, but we are perhaps more aware of the nuances of the Civil War than Northerners or West Coast people. We recognize and respect the difficult decision made by many Southerners of the era who felt that slavery was repugnant but were hesitant to turn their backs on their family, friends and homeland. Southerners do not necessarily feel isolated from the rest of the United States. Many people from my birthplace, Virginia, for example, feel a great kinship with other East Coast states that fall to the north of the Mason-Dixon line. Many Texans actually feel more affinity with Western states like Arizona and New Mexico than they do with parts of the Deep South. And many residents of big cities feel a kinship with residents of Chicago, Los Angeles or other metropolises. As for not progressing societally as a region, may I remind you that the fight for Civil Rights was waged, in large part, in the South. Many of the "soldiers" for the right in that war were from the South. They did not just travel in for a rally or a march, they lived the struggle day by day. That tradition continues today, as cities such as Houston work to provide opportunities for people from a variety of the world's cultures. I grew up in Richmond, Va., the second capital of the Confederacy. I have lived in Houston since the age of 11. I do not have big hair, bright nail polish or a thick layer of makeup. I define myself by my relationship with God, my family and my profession. I am a DINK (dual income no kids), so by our society's standards, I have a progressive lifestyle. I am proud to be a Southern woman, and I don't care if anyone else likes it or not.

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Name : Stacee27912, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 30, City : Houston, State : TX Country : United States, Occupation : TV production, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

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