These days, the selfie and its main outlet, Instagram, generally come in for much adult loathing. But consider this: The selfie is a tiny pulse of girl prideโa shout-out to the self. โฆ The selfie suggests something in picture formโI think I look [beautiful] [happy] [funny] [sexy]. Do you?โthat a girl could never get away with saying. It puts the gaze of the camera squarely in a girlโs hands, and along with it, the power to influence the photoโs interpretation.
Rachel SimmonsWhen kindness comes at the expense of truth, it is not a kindness worth having. And when generosity leads to silence or abuse, it is not a generosity worth giving.
Rachel Simmons