between Black girls attack those like Normani who they deem to be “too quiet” and “too boring” on social media.
To me, this indicates that people today demand Black female singers and rappers to be hyper-sexual, drama-inducing, and messy for their own amusement. They may not actually support those artists monetarily, but they certainly won’t pay attention to a singer otherwise. It’s hard to talk about this subject without seeming like you’re siding with the likes ofpundits; indeed, women are often burdened by the patriarchal standards of chastity that cast them as either “Madonnas” or “whores.
Black girls enjoying their sexuality is one thing. But when Black girls are rewarded with attention and success only if they put their sexuality up for display? And when the demand for their bodies becomes so stressful that it makes them cry? Then we’ve got a problem.
s_raughley Your piece is brilliant & true for all women.* JoJo Siwa (Time's 100 Most Influential) has billion-dollar brand based on being a girl/being yourself yet everyone can't wait for her sexy switch. *So so different, tho, how Black women's bodies are sexualized & commodified.
s_raughley Great points. Well said. 🙌 But the buying public has more power than it knows. Green determines theme.
s_raughley naima thought of what you tweeted yesterday