People who think that selling sex is against feminism do not get the first thing about feminism.
Even though I'm a male myself, I'm always baffled how centered men are today. They think that if a woman takes off her clothes it's solely for the purpose of entertaining and catering to men.
Girls don't wear makeup for men, girls don't take off their clothes solely for men. Being a feminist is believing in the equality of the sexes. And as long as men can take their clothes off, so can women.
This is exactly why there's always a negative connotation when a word feminist is mentioned. And if you read into any of Beyoncé's lyrics you can find that she finds sexuality empowering, which I would assume is normal to understand since she's proud of HER body which she worked hard for.
So any of you who are cosigning this clear attention seeking article with "YAAS DRAG HA ROOTS " mindless chanting think about how you would feel if you weren't allowed to wear what you want just because a woman told you so.
People who think that selling sex is against feminism do not get the first thing about feminism.
Even though I'm a male myself, I'm always baffled how centered men are today. They think that if a woman takes off her clothes it's solely for the purpose of entertaining and catering to men.
Girls don't wear makeup for men, girls don't take off their clothes solely for men. Being a feminist is believing in the equality of the sexes. And as long as men can take their clothes off, so can women.
This is exactly why there's always a negative connotation when a word feminist is mentioned. And if you read into any of Beyoncé's lyrics you can find that she finds sexuality empowering, which I would assume is normal to understand since she's proud of HER body which she worked hard for.
So any of you who are cosigning this clear attention seeking article with "YAAS DRAG HA ROOTS " mindless chanting think about how you would feel if you weren't allowed to wear what you want just because a woman told you so.
Most of the people on here can't read past one sentence without it overwhelming their minds, you should already know they can't form their own opinions on things.
NOT Me and Mrs. Carter As if "Mrs Carter" wasn't cringeworthy enough for a tour of a so called independent woman Me and Mrs. Carter really pushes the envelope. I seriously don't buy this equality ********. How do they want to be taken seriously when they say something and than act precisely in the opposite way?
Bey, gurl.... You need to get your act straight and pull things together 'cause you is a hot mess right now. How is you a spokesperson for the equality of genders and then surrender to your husband by not only taking his last name but also call YOUR shows Mrs Carter and behave like a **** on the biggest televised show by the music industry, acting like you is his sex slave?
Isn't objectifying women something she should be against? I'm confused.
Women trashing other successful women. THIS is what's wrong with our society. THIS is why women find it so hard to compete with men or get the same respect & social standing as men, because women are tearing each other down. It's so sad & sickening.
Did this author think even for a second, how Beyonce leads her life off stage? Her normal everyday life, which is the total opposite of her "stage" life? When she is on stage, she is an entertainer. She is performing an act, just like every entertainer in the world.
Why is it wrong for her to sing to her husband in a provocative manner? He is her husband. She is lawfully married to him. He is not some random guy she is being sexual with. WHY is that wrong?
If Beyonce has songs that are of sexual nature, she also has songs that are in tune with feminism, Irreplaceable & If I were a Boy are two prime examples.
Beyonce is an example of how to carry yourself with dignity and self-respect when you are in the public eye. That's what the young girls should learn from her.
Beyonce is a woman who has built an empire on her own, without depending on anyone. She is a strong confident woman who leads her life respectfully. She is never caught in scandals. She is never falling out of the clubs, drunk.
She always carries herself with class. She is soft-spoken and well-mannered. That's what girls should look up to.
Young girls should strive to be the Beyonce off stage not on stage. Beyonce is an entertainer. She has every right to do what she wants on stage. She is a hard worker and possesses so many talents. Young girls should strive to be as talented as her. As hardworking as her.
If women will continue to attack other women, they will always remain below men in society. Women should support each other and not find petty excuses to vent their own domestic frustrations by trash talking other successful, confident, strong & independent women.
That is EXACTLY what came to mind once I finished the article. It's quite pathetic
White feminists really hate black women. It's disgusting! The tour name is not even confirmed.
I need all these "feminists" to be rounded up and fired into the sun, maybe while Standing On The Sun plays in the background.
They are the most hypocritical and irritating vultures I have ever seen. No longer is "jealousy" the #1 faux rivalry. go-to, between other women - now it's that one has to be on higher ground than the other, due to "feminism". Feminism isn't about shaming another woman's life choices.
Feminism is the option for a woman to do what she likes and what she wants in her own damn life. The end. If she wants to worship her man like a God, then that is HER right as a woman and a human being. Beyonce has no right to tell this woman what to name her Z-list blog, much like she has no right to tell a much more powerful and successful person how to run her career.
Who is she? Where did they find her?
Her righting an ESSAY with only The Sun as a source? Yeah bitch, you sure don't sound pressed! And she clearly isn't very educated on pop culture, is she:
Women of color who identity as feminist (Asian, Black, Latina, etc.) have felt very outcasted from the feminist movement and feel like white feminist only have the interest for themselves. Look up "intersectionality".
what are you talking about? what do you know about latinas? speak for yourself
Most of these women you listed never implied they were feminists.. They are aware of the fact their biggest strength is their body. Bey on the other hand ,who's supposedly aiming for the equality of the two genders, (which requires women to be portrayed as more than good housewives and sexual objects) exploites her sexuality in order to promote her work and get people interested in her. How is that any different than let's say women in the 50's who played the pin up character for the same reasons I listed? Why must her sexuality be her biggest strength when she could be equally inspirational and respected while using other different aspects of her being? Now, I'm not saying Bey is necessary an anti-femist, but I don't believe she's completely honest about the whole feminism talk.
It seems like you're more of an anti feminist for prohibiting her for using sexuality as her main drive. She's a grown woman.
I love how 90% of the people against Beyonce just ran in here to say "YAAAS DRAG HA". They probably don't even care about what the article says (maybe they didn't even read it). It's only because Beyonce has them bothered
I find it funny some beyonce fans in this thread saying asian woman, latinas, dont believe white feminism as if feminism is an only white movement and trying to use us as example to defend their fave when in fact you barely know **** about us and our beliefs.
People literally have no idea what feminism is anymore.
Taking your husband's last name and being sexual does not mean you're going against feminist views.
People have really turned feminism into a joke now.
That's why I feel the word has been poisoned, particularly in the internet/social media era (ie: the advent of the tumblr/internet blog feminist). I will always consider myself someone who supports gender equality, but the word "feminist" carries such a different connotation these days, for me sadly a negative one.
I find it funny some beyonce fans in this thread saying asian woman, latinas, dont believe white feminism as if feminism is an only white movement and trying to use us as example to defend their fave when in fact you barely know **** about us and our beliefs.
Gurl, there were two posts since you last posted and neither of them said anything like what you are talking about. Why are you searching for a scalping? We'd probably be doing you a favour, if you look anything like that avi you got
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Originally posted by Alejandrawrrr
That's why I feel the word has been poisoned, particularly in the internet/social media era (ie: the advent of the tumblr/internet blog feminist). I will always consider myself someone who supports gender equality, but the word "feminist" carries such a different connotation these days, for me sadly a negative one.