I apologise for this post being slightly rushed but I hope you catch my drift. Before people call me a hypocrite for writing against sex because of my other post, my work is for those aged 18+. I have made it very clear that I don't want anyone younger reading my work although they probably will. As a young adult I am very concerned at the level of sex celebrities sell considering so many of their fans are ridiculously young. I am also unimpressed with the double standard we now have where the naked celebrity is worshipped and those who copy their behaviour are called out simply because they aren't as 'pretty'.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE??
The glorification of the celebrity status hoe whether it be a musician, socialite or stripper turned online sensation is something that is vast becoming the norm. I believe it is ruining our future generations but who is to blame? Although it is their parents who are often criticised for allowing their children access to such content, record labels and management are very rarely blamed publicly, as well as TV or radio stations for playing inappropriate songs and videos. Social networking sites such a twitter do not require an age limit and it is now one of the easiest ways to contact or follow your favourite celebrity. But what about us, the older generations. We lust and admire the physique's and often lifestyles of these women. We are aware of what goes on within these industries, but we forget that these young girls are influenced by us and naively follow what we do, which I believe is encouraging promiscuity of these young girls and a lack of understanding of their self-worth.
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| Iggy Azalea |
When celebrities such a Rhianna and Miley Cyrus post semi nude pictures or attend events in next to nothing, they are often praised or hailed a fashionista. These are women who are considered the epitome of beauty 21st century popular culture. They exert multitudes of sex and sell it by the bucket load whether it be in music video's or their own products. Most importantly they are public figures who influence the teenagers of today that we often forget are so easily influenced by anything mainstream. Most recently Rhianna sent the blogs and tabloids into a frenzy with her fishnet Swarovski gown which left very little to the imagination. When interviewed on the red carpet in true Rhianna style she responded 'Do my tits bother you...they're covered, in Swarovski crystals bruh!' As expected there were endless 'YASSSS HUNNY's' from her navy but a number of parents took to the internet to express their disgust saying they wouldn't want their daughters idolising or dressing like her and would be very happy to stop their children listening to her music. To be fair it was a lovely dress but she could have covered up a little considering it was a very event and also her younger fans but the more outrageous the more publicity I guess. Although I do listen to her music and think she would make great company, one thing that annoys me most about Rhianna is the way in which she denies being a role model. You can sit there and say you are not trying to be a role model but such titles are not assigned to specific people. If you are successful and in the public eye then it is inevitable that people will aspire to be like you making you a role model. In my opinion being a celebrity who is so active on social media means that you care little for privacy, by letting people into your life on that level there is no way you can claim you want to lead a 'normal' life and expect people not to copy your behaviour. You are a role model whether you like it or not so you should deal with the title accordingly, no-one is saying don't be you, but don't pretend to be so naive to the status that you hold in society because you don't like the responsibly that comes with the job title.
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| Kendall Jenner in looked amazing, but did the outfit have to be so revealing? |
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| the Jenner girls look beautiful but way older than 18 and 16 years old! |
The same goes for the Kardashian's and Kim's infamous sex tape which lead to fame and fortune. On several occasions Kim has complained of having little privacy, but when your claim to fame is a programme dedicated to your personal life including your sexual expeditions, what do you expect? Despite the family name already being in the media because of the OJ Simpson trial, Kris Jenner was able to turn the Kardashian name into a multimillion dollar business. When watching Keeping up With The Kardashian's it is clear to see that the focal point of their business is family and having a strong female unit however. every episode involves even the smallest mention of sex and the majority of photos taken of Kim must exert sex in order for them to sell.Without sex I personally believe Kim is nothing and this is what her fans love about her considering she is talent-less and has nothing much to offer.Unlike Khole and Kourtney, she has no sunstamce whereas they have big personalities and show more desirable female traits, Kim is just a pretty face and everyone likes pretty packaging even if the box is empty. After marriage and a baby her yummy mummy image is flawless and far more sophisticated than before but it still sells sex to the highest degree and encouraged by her controlling I mean doting husband Kanye West. With all these 'relationship goals' everyone seems to have I don't think this is a good message to be sending out to younger fans who will in turn copy this behaviour if taught no different. Additionally to this the recent rise in popularity of the Jenner sisters has increased their relevance especially on social media. They are both stunningly beautiful much like their older sisters but the amount of make up they wear and the revealing outfits have been the concern of many. Being the Kardashian's gateway to their younger audience, they look ridiculously older than they are and it is evident that they are surrounded by things beyond their years such as sex. If your 16 year old child or sibling attempted to leave the house dressed like these two then I know you'd have something to say so why is it okay for them to do so and influence girls the same age as them? It seems because they are rich and beautiful, that this image they portray to such impressionable young girls is excused or forgotten. No amount of money or beauty changes the fact that they have zero substance and do nothing but influence young girls to grow up faster than they should and attract attention that they do not know how to handle.
There is also a strong lack of understanding about self-worth as a woman and ways to conduct yourself in order to be respected. Watching shows like Love and Hip Hop we see the cast screaming words like 'hoe' and 'bitch' every other minute sometimes as a term of endearment. Additionally to this the careers they choose such a video modelling, stripping and even rapping have convinced many girls that the 'bad bitch' life is the easiest way to get rich. In my opinion a lot of these video models and similar women show that selling yourself or your body is the only means of survival as a woman, other than depending on a man and hoping he gives you your big break. Even if it is short term, many women use things such as sex to fund or launch their careers. I was shocked to find out that Taz's angel's were a group of prostitutes and Taz was their boyfriend/pimp, but this is overshadowed because of how pretty they are. Having done some research of them it is afe to say that some people share the same opinion as me as well as supposedly knowing that these girls are now stuck in this lifestyle and cannot leave even if they tried. This is the same for many women. They end up in a vicious cycle where they are unable to leave such settings and it becomes all they know. There is no-one to advice them or let them know that they can do any better so they raise their kids like this and the cycle continues. Women such a Mimi and Joseline who were/have been porn stars clearly do not love themselves as they are forever taking back the men who cheat on them simply because they 'love them'. But what about loving yourself? What about teaching yourself and the women around you that they have value. It took me years to understand my worth from endless girl talks, past relationships and understanding that all that is in the media or in fashion shouldn't be copied. But now it upsets me to see how corrupt the younger generations are and no-one seems to be doing anything about it.
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| 21 year old ex stripper turned online sensation Miracle Watts |
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| Pimp Taz with all his beloved angel |
In conclusion, the glorification and admiration of these women cannot and will not be stopped and it doesn't need to. But I think that we should learn to admire these women's talent rather than imitating their looks and see that as a bonus to the talents they poses even if it is climbing up a pole! To understand that the use of nudity and sex is all for marketing and control much of the way we think and judge people. We must learn to be a women of substance. women who know how to look good and have some level of intellect rather than just being that pretty looking empty box. I am not at all saying you cannot look sexy or dress up all the time but this double standard needs to stop. Just because someone is a celebrity doesn't mean they are given a 'you-cannot-be-a-hoe' pass when they are dressing in next to nothing and letting fans touch them inappropriately. Many a time I have heard people say that we need hoes in the world to keep a balance. This usually comes from men, but the women they call hoes are only imitating the behaviour of these 'celebrity status hoes' that these same men ironically refer to a 'bae or wifey'. However, if real life wifey tried to do even half the things these celebs did the relationship would be over in a matter of seconds. We need to learn to point the finger at the right person. Worshipping a scantly dressed celeb but calling the girl next door wearing no bra an attention seeker makes no sense. I think there should be more done to explain this to young girls from an early age. That they should enjoy their innocence and not always follow fashion. That once they reach their late teens/early 20's there is more than enough time for them to develop but in the mean time focus on getting your future and educating yourselves. Fashion is forever changing and we all blossom at different times, therefore not looking as sexy as Rhianna at 15 doesn't matter as it will only ruin you later. What we must remember is that trying to educate yourself later on in life can be a lot harder so make the most of your education whether academic or not an excel at it. Would you really want your child dressed like Nicki Minaj at 15? Me neither.
