The truth is, we weren’t interested in getting to know each other—not yet. We were assessing who was the most beautiful and who might cause trouble. At the same time, we were analyzing what our own place in the group might be. Within minutes of speaking to the girls, I knew that I was one of the most beautiful, and one of the least interesting.
I think like this on a daily basis. Patriarchy makes women feel in competition with each other. Although, in their case, they actually are in competition with each other.
