CHRISTINA AGUILERA’S “NOT MYSELF TONIGHT”: A Lesson In Radical Feminism
Okay kids this is an educational post so Miss Bleecker is going to use her impending college degree to do a super, special, fancy post. Get ready to get schooled! Smarty pants language starting in...
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There is a strongly held belief that to be a radical feminist one must contradict all traditional aspects of feminitiy. In the Bleecker's opinion, the strongest feminist embraces her femininity. If you know mah homegirl Christina Aguilera, you know she feels the same way.
There's been a lot of controversy surrounding the release of Christina Aguilera's latest music video, Not Myself Tonight. The main arguments involving the video are: that Aguilera is selling her sexuality for shock value and that Aguilera is copying other female artists. Both of these statements are true, but not for the reasons the online media explains them to be.
Introduction: Aguilera's Feminist Manifesto
Chapter 1: Aguilera's Music Video Anthology
Chapter 2: Analysis Of The Not Myself Tonight Lyrics
Chapter 3: Madonna: Holding Out vs. Putting Out
Chapter 4: Freedom 90: Musical Bondage & Breaking Free
Chapter 5: Sex and the City: When Is Sexuality Acceptable?
Chapter 6: Beyonce: Getting Out Of Relationships
Chapter 7: Lady Gaga: The Line Between Benefits & Heartbreak
Conclusion: Getting The Mixed Message
If you haven't seen the video don't even bother reading this post. But you really should watch the video. Probably the uncensored version too.