It used to be about should women be allowed to be sexual. Now it's should women permit themselves to look sexual.'' The rising tide of conservativeness in the United States also raises a debate about how obviously sexually powerful a woman should be. Despite the angry letters to fashion magazines and the harrumphs of disgusted callers, though, high heels never disappear. Whether the height of fashion as they are now, or a stubborn trend, they can always be found on American streets. But not without apology or disclaimer.
Many short women explain that they wear heels to give themselves a little boost in height.
Elizabeth Dole, for instance, is a diehard wearer of heels. And then there is that vast middle group of women. They are conflicted. They will admire the shoes from afar, until they can resist the temptation no longer. Ah, they were beautiful.