Miley Cyrus
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Personally, I don't think it's right for anyone to say something horrid about Miley's body. =( We are all women with different body types.
However, I really disagree with people who say that Miley's display of sexuality is self-expression. It is hugely entangled with her desire to become a part of an "urban black" identity. Why her actions and performance at the VMAs was NOT an act of empowerment? Because she exploits the stereotypes of another community in the service of breaking out of her Disney image. She is so desperately trying to get away from that "good girl" persona, she catapulted to the other extreme (not just in sex, but in race). It's superficial, offensive and oppressive.
Her are actions that are MEANT to shock people, but had the completely opposite response. People are embarrassed for her because they don't see a fully grown confident woman expressing her sexuality. They see a desperate little girl, on a sloppy, rocky, road to self-discovery.
Nothing is wrong with choosing to be sexual, crass or both. But it IS wrong when those actions stem from a desire to be an "urban black girl" while lacking the true life experience and influences from that background.
However, I really disagree with people who say that Miley's display of sexuality is self-expression. It is hugely entangled with her desire to become a part of an "urban black" identity. Why her actions and performance at the VMAs was NOT an act of empowerment? Because she exploits the stereotypes of another community in the service of breaking out of her Disney image. She is so desperately trying to get away from that "good girl" persona, she catapulted to the other extreme (not just in sex, but in race). It's superficial, offensive and oppressive.
Her are actions that are MEANT to shock people, but had the completely opposite response. People are embarrassed for her because they don't see a fully grown confident woman expressing her sexuality. They see a desperate little girl, on a sloppy, rocky, road to self-discovery.
Nothing is wrong with choosing to be sexual, crass or both. But it IS wrong when those actions stem from a desire to be an "urban black girl" while lacking the true life experience and influences from that background.
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Miley comes across to me as the epitome of extremely insecure and immature. She's that girl. She is desperately trying to prove that she is "cool" and a "sexy adult". I still say that once she gets some maturity on her I think she will really regret showing out like she is and how hard she is trying. Her managers, etc. should reaaaalllly step in and try to talk to her. Who knows... they probably have with no luck.
Remember DJ Drama's "So Many Girls"?
"in about 3 years, holla at me Miley Cyrus"
Looks like everyone saw it coming but us!
I think all of this body criticism and sexualization is part of why she's so insecure and does things like this. Her body is the only thing shes valued for. Super successful female singers perform half dressed and get criticized if they don't have perfect bodies and that's considered ok. But look at the successful men- completely covered. Robin Thicke looked stuffed into his Beetlejuice outfit but no one said anything about that.
you know, normally I totally agree with you. the focus on bodies, be them large or small or thick or thin or whatever really strikes a nerve with me. usually.
that said, for some reason the criticism of Miley's body actually makes me pleased. I know that's weird to say, but I think it's because Miley's body is not real. is she tall and skinny? yes. but not THAT skinny. she is forcing her body into an unnatural state, displaying it 24/7 because that's what she thinks is sexy and hot and sells. so I kinda like that people are objecting to the altered state.
I don't know if that makes sense.
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