Height and nationality don’t always go together, but Angie Kassabie, a Canadian actor in Hollywood, managed to escape the constrictions of such an ideology during her two-year marriage to an Egyptian-American man. She supported her choice not to be bound by conventional gender roles as many women do in conventional societies. In the case of her height, she has always stated that it didn’t interfere with her acting, even though she is already in her forties. Her choice of not being a victim of society’s stereotypical views of womanhood was also a key factor in her successful marriage to an African man.
Height and nationality are not the only factors that have contributed to Angie’s decision to wed an African man. Her decision came about as a result of a personal falling out with conventional views on race, gender, and family. Like many women before her who have chosen to marry outside their race or nationality, did she feel guilty about her decision? The answer to this question is in the affirmative. She felt that choosing to live in an African country allowed her the freedom to pursue her own dreams of living a happy life in total and unconditional peace.
Even if the height difference between Angie and her African husband was not big enough to cause any embarrassment or discomfort in her, it certainly marked a significant break with the conventions of the white girl’s behavior. In some instances, the decision not to be relegated to a stereotypical ‘good girl’ role may have saved her from an early death by marriage. It is true that many white Americans are now fighting for the right to marry someone outside their race. But while these struggles may serve to increase understanding of race and nationalities, we shouldn’t forget that human beings are naturally born natured to resist the pressure of societal expectations.