These days, the selfie and its main outlet, Instagram, generally come in for much adult loathing. But consider this: The selfie is a tiny pulse of girl pride a shout-out to the self…. The selfie suggests something in picture form I think I look [beautiful] [happy] [funny] [sexy]. Do you? That a girl could never get away with saying. It puts the gaze of the camera squarely in a girl’s hands, and along with it, the power to influence the photo’s interpretation. – Rachel Simmons (1974- )