I don't want to discuss whether or not Miley Cyrus was right or wrong to do her rude dancing, I want to discuss the reaction of the press/society to her performance. I want to discuss it because I think it is another example of women being held to account as the gatekeepers of sex/slut-shaming etc, but am not sure whether my thinking is right. Anyway, this is how i see it:
The aptly named Robin Thicke puts together a song all about how "good girls" shouldn't want great sex, but we know they do really, and how it turns them from "good girls" to "animals" and he also makes an accompanying video that clearly objectifies women and is full of very rude dancing. Apart from some feminists (who are quickly labelled anti-sex, humourless kill-joys) everyone loves this song, it is played on airwaves on family radio all Summer and, apart from a little "oh, isn't it naughty!" tutting, the video seems to be accepted too. No major condemnation of Robin Thicke who, presumably, has made lots of money.
Miley Cyrus then appears on stage with said Thicke, and joins him in said rude dancing doing similar routine and wearing similar outfits to the women in his video. Instantly there is moral outrage across society/media etc - this woman is a terrible influence, morally bankrupt and generally derided and despised. There is speculation that she may have done this to (shock, horror!) promote herself and earn lots of money.
Why, when a man does something like this, is it a bit risque but basically OK but when a woman does it, it is unacceptable?
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rosabud · 01/09/2013 20:05
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