Quote #200099
The runway symbolizes something in society that’s very intimidating to women.
Tyra Banks
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Interpretation
Banks frames the runway as more than a fashion-industry stage: it becomes a public arena where women are judged—on appearance, poise, and conformity to narrow ideals. Calling it “intimidating” points to the psychological pressure created by beauty standards and the fear of being evaluated in front of others. The remark also implies that learning to “walk the runway” can function as a metaphor for learning confidence and self-presentation in a society that scrutinizes women’s bodies and behavior. In this reading, the runway symbolizes both exclusion (who is deemed worthy to be seen) and empowerment (reclaiming visibility on one’s own terms).
