Later on, still looking, she had tried to get involved with the Women's Community Center. She liked what they stood for but secretly wished they would wear just a little lipstick and shave their legs. She had been the only one in the room in full makeup, wearing pantyhose and earrings. She had wanted to belong, but when the woman suggested that next week they bring a mirror so they could all study their vaginas, she never went back.
The protagonist in Fannie Flagg's "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" struggles to find her place within the Women's Community Center. While she appreciates the group's ideals, she feels out of place due to her more traditional feminine appearance, which includes full makeup, pantyhose, and earrings. Her desire to belong conflicts with her personal preferences, highlighting the tension between her individuality and the group's values.
This internal conflict comes to a head when an unusual suggestion is made for their next meeting—studying their vaginas with mirrors. This idea shocks her, causing her to question her level of comfort and connection with the group. Ultimately, she decides to distance herself, illustrating how differing views on femininity can impact a woman's sense of community and acceptance.