Keep going, sister! I love this piece. Not only do I want to commend you for your writing, but also for your research.
Unfortunately, Female pop stars' scrutiny is an exaggerated portrayal of what women and girls routinely go through. When you play coy, naive, and virginal, it is celebrated, while choosing autonomy is always demonized. Constantly made to feel we have to choose between the slut and the virgin, there isn't much room for the in between.
I'm always sad to think of Britney's career because, as a kid, I remember just how pivotal she was to Pop Culture—spawning hit after hit just to be relegated as a joke amongst the same culture that once loved her. Britney was denied humanity and empathy. I'm not sure whether pop stars, as we view them, are dying off or just becoming more personable, but that is something I'm looking forward to seeing pan out in the future.
thank you so much!! tbh i think the idea of the popstar is leaning toward less brand and more human, kinda like addison rae and charli xcx. the question is if they achieve the star power of britney.
and omg “Criminal” is such an underrated pick btw.
this was such a great read omg!
thank you so much🫶🏽
Keep going, sister! I love this piece. Not only do I want to commend you for your writing, but also for your research.
Unfortunately, Female pop stars' scrutiny is an exaggerated portrayal of what women and girls routinely go through. When you play coy, naive, and virginal, it is celebrated, while choosing autonomy is always demonized. Constantly made to feel we have to choose between the slut and the virgin, there isn't much room for the in between.
I'm always sad to think of Britney's career because, as a kid, I remember just how pivotal she was to Pop Culture—spawning hit after hit just to be relegated as a joke amongst the same culture that once loved her. Britney was denied humanity and empathy. I'm not sure whether pop stars, as we view them, are dying off or just becoming more personable, but that is something I'm looking forward to seeing pan out in the future.
My fave comeback song by Britney was Criminal btw
thank you so much!! tbh i think the idea of the popstar is leaning toward less brand and more human, kinda like addison rae and charli xcx. the question is if they achieve the star power of britney.
and omg “Criminal” is such an underrated pick btw.
I don't know who Addison Rae is, but Charli XCX has been around for a while. I'm interested to see her longevity, too.