The Mundane Quarterly Reader: Maria Kay

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Maria Kay

LAT does this piece on how Latinas are "changing the face" of Mary Kay cosmetics. The article illustrates the trials and benefits of these low-income, under-educated, immigrant women working as consultants for Mary Kay. One woman highlighted in the story can't wait for her fucking pink cadillac.

Christ.

How about instead selling your fellow poor Latinas stupid make-up, you all start a reading circle. A community garden. A barter and sell club exchanging useful services like babysitting and cooking. Advocate for something. Volunteer at your church. ANYTHING but sell Mary fucking Kay. What the fuck? Sell Mary Kay so you can get a job with no benefits and a pink Cadillac that might likely get stolen....great idea.

I get that make-up can empower. Being your own boss is appealing, but LORD knows I can't understand why poor Latina women are signing up for this shit. I am SURE that Ms. Ash didn't have them in mind when she started her company and I HOPE they realize that they are being exploited as much here as they would be picking oranges in the groves.

Ridiculous.

1 comment:

Kim said...: Mary Kay is one big pyramid scheme.

That being said, I do love their cleanser and moisturizer.; January 16, 2008 at 5:09 PM

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