July 20, 2012
Pop Culture and the Third World: Madonna, Sexism and Ageism

popthirdworld:

It goes without saying that the McCartneys, Springsteens and Dylans of the world – admirably unaware of any sell-by date on their ability – at worst suffer a few friendly jibes from the press; a jocular ‘not quite as good as he used to be but good on him for trying!’ Criticisms levelled at…

I respect Madonna’s right to be a woman who lives life however she chooses, but at the same time I do think it is inappropriate for her to put so much emphasis on fitness & body building (and plastic surgery?) at an age when commonsense-minded people would find it acceptable to be “going downhill” a bit. I think she’s sending the wrong message to young women but at the same time I understand that society’s unreasonable expectations are putting pressure on her to stay at her peak physically.

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July 20, 2012
Pop Culture and the Third World: Madonna, Sexism and Ageism

popthirdworld:

It goes without saying that the McCartneys, Springsteens and Dylans of the world – admirably unaware of any sell-by date on their ability – at worst suffer a few friendly jibes from the press; a jocular ‘not quite as good as he used to be but good on him for trying!’ Criticisms levelled at…

That article is really missing the point. People criticize Madonna because she’s desperately trying to hold on to her youth instead of setting a good example and aging with dignity.

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