When i was researching examples of feminism i came across a music video by eminem called "We Made You." In this music video he has actors (or himself) play women like Jessica Simpson, Kim Kardashian, and even Sarah Palin. While acting out these characters he shows how they portray themselves by showing that Kim only wears clothes that are tight and show her "big butt" and how women sometimes portray themselves as "sluts." I thought it was interesting how he uses the quote "were the ones that made you." it made me question if he was speaking to Americans as a whole or the music industry itself or even speaking about himself. I thought this example was very interesting and up for discussion because Eminem himself is seen as such a negative figure because of his vulgarity but really it might have an underlying meaning that is actual good.
Link to the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSdKmX2BH7o&ob=av2e
Interesting take Janine. It could also be that he is not giving the women credit for their success...
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