Two Feminine Ideals

January 31, 2011

On the right, we have the Servant of God Maria Clotilde of Savoy (1843-1911), outstanding for her birth, her grand personal distinction, as well as for her virtue. She will probably be elevated to the honors of the altars, since the cause of her beatification is already under way.

Princess Ludovica Teresa Maria Clotilde of Savoy (March 2, 1843 – June 25, 1911)

By the nobility of her bearing, she represents a typical Christian lady of the nineteenth century wholly turned to a life of sacrifice particularly at home, applying herself with great dedication as a mother and wife according to the spirit of the Church.

Though she is very feminine, her whole makeup mirrors an outstanding firmness that does not exclude a great kindness. In a word, she can be considered as an authentic expression of the true feminine ideal.

Romanian communist, Ana Pauker is the archetype of a woman formed according to the norms of communism. Gross, masculine, showing neither the modesty nor dedication that a woman’s place in society requires, she is a blatant tom girl without feelings, befitting the brutal and mechanical era ushered in by modern neo-paganism.

Click here to see a closeup of Ana Pauker as she appeared on the cover of TIME magazine Sept. 20 1948.

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