
Originally Posted by
Subotan
Even if we agree that more sexualisation of public life is a good thing, there's a degree of comodification with women's sexuality and women's bodies that simply isn't present with men. Furthermore, although it would be possible for her dancing to be empowering, she would need an empowered reputation to be able to do so credibly - e.g. by having empowering lyrics, making pro-women comments in the media, donating to women's movement organisations such as domestic abuse shelters etc. She doesn't do any of this, and the result is that both female sexuality and the strength of female empowerment are packaged and sold for corporate profits.
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