Funny how you chose an article that cuts out this part:
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In the first place: of course Beyoncé asked permission to use my texts, and I did give her permission. I think she’s lovely and I am convinced that she has nothing but the best intentions. In addition, Beyoncé is a celebrity of the first order and with this song she has reached many people who would otherwise probably never have heard the word feminism, let alone gone out and buy my essay.
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Originally posted by Hivy
She made the decision to allow Beyonce to use her speech. No one to blame but herself. However, I understand the need of not wanting that kind of attention but she should resent herself and her decision to let her use the speech not Beyonce. You could've refused sister.
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She didn't say she resented the attention for her or work. She said she resented being expected to say, "omg, I'm so grateful to Queen B for changing my life!"
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Beyoncé depended on Adichie's work to create her song. Without sampling Adichie's TED Talk, the song would be dramatically different. So I don't see why she should be expected to lick Bey's boots. She was already a widely celebrated and awarded writer/scholar. She doesn't need affirmation from the Beyhive.
also AP and closed
