fredasmith
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I took my boyfriend and his parents past the shop, and they were like "Oh it's like that up here is it?" and I was quite embarrassed.
Even if the doll itself is not technically offensive, the connections people have with them are not so positive.
They sound quite bigoted.
They said it with a teasing tone, but they were still pointing out that the dolls are generally considered a slightly awkward relic of the past.
Trying to explain the number of Shetlanders in blackface at Up Helly Aa, however...
eek.
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I took my boyfriend and his parents past the shop, and they were like "Oh it's like that up here is it?" and I was quite embarrassed.
Even if the doll itself is not technically offensive, the connections people have with them are not so positive.
SIC Elections - 3rd May, 2012
in Shetland News
Posted
It is worth mentioning that an employee of the council cannot stand to be a councillor and stay in their job. As the council provide employment to a higher number of ladies than of gentlemen (thanks, perhaps, to the flexible working, and slightly less chance of being chucked out of a job if you become pregnant) that might explain why there are fewer ladies in a position to get involved. That or they have childcare commitments and a part time job that would frown upon them leaving to go to meetings.
I understand that they don't want to pay councillors too much, but it's not really accessible for anyone that doesn't have a supplemental income, and has bills to pay.
Would be interested to hear other people's opinions on why more young 'uns don't get involved.