To many of us, this iconic poster represents a monumental point in American history when women were beginning to enter the workforce. Look at Rosie the Riveter (actually, Norman Rockwell painted the original Rosie) as she flexes her muscles for the millions of women who filled in for men and worked in factories during World War II. You have got to love her "yes we can" spirit. Go America! Go women's rights! Si, se puede!
If a person from an Arab country were to see this poster, however, he or she would be stunned and offended. Indeed, the way in which Rosie the Riveter is flexing her muscles, with her right arm flexed and her left arm crossed over lifting up her shirt, is akin to a double bird in Arab culture. That's right, this woman is giving the good ol' double whammy (the words of which shall not be typed) to all of the Arab world. It is the ultimate offense. So, if you ever visit an Arab country and feel the need to spread the spirit of Rosie the Riveter, you have been forewarned!
2 comments:
I don't think I will ever be able to look at Rosie the same way again... And I have this poster of her above my tv in my living room! Ha!
perhaps that was on purpose originally, would be interesting if it was...like the two fingers (british) switched around --oh gosh see, just like laura is doing in her icon-- for the 70s peace sign. ha
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