There is a new viral video on youtube, along with a whole rash of copycats, that shows a little girl dancing like Beyonce in her hit video "All the Single Ladies". I was so appalled watching little girls bump and grind that I made many comments on these videos. This blog is a compilation of the comments, emails, etc. If you want to see the videos you will have to find them yourself, they are in poor taste and I will not put them here.
Please forgive the repetition.
Comment:
She's a little girl mimicking a burlesque style dance that she should not even be watching in the first place due to it's sexually charged nature. Beyonce has become adult entertainment. Unfortunately, many adults don't have the education or perception of basic human psychology to understand the effects of porn on society, especially on children, as in this case.
Comment:
The media would have us believe that this sort of dancing and sexual posturing are not harmful to young children. Research shows us that the opposite is true. This video is not appropriate in light of this knowledge. There are also issues of self worth as it is tied to sexuality. As a feminist I understand that the male dominated media would like to keep women in a position of subservience and, if our value is derived from our sexuality, we will never be considered equal.
Comment:
If you liked "IT" then you should have put a ring on "IT". Absolute objectification of the female, exactly what porn does. That is the message this little girl is getting, like it or not.
Comment:
Kiddie porn. Why would you post a video of a baby dancing like a hoochie mama? You know all the perv's are getting off on this one.
So, you would subject this baby to the cum stained computer screens of perv's everywhere??? It is NOT okay. And this child is not innocent, she has been stained by the perverted male media machine.
From BluYu42:
I see where you are coming, but my point was that those people shouldn't be calling her a whore/stripper in training, or something like that. I can understand if they don't like this video, but to me it seems so mean to say that about her, just because of a video. I think she will most likely forget about dancing like this when she gets older. Also, if she were uncomfortable doing this, I don't think she would have done it. But, it's just that these people who don't like it don't have to let everyone know using names and the language they use.
My Reply:
I agree. It is not the child's fault that she is encouraged in this sort of activity. Those who call the child names like slut or ho do make a point of perception. The reality of the situation is that some men cannot separate the child's actions from the child's intent. Instead they ascribe her mimicry to sexual promiscuity, a tragic mistake.
Shante328 said:
you must be a perv get ur mind out the gutter she is three ,think about it they all had someone they looked up to before they got started. she has no idea what the media or pervs like yourself think. it is dancing and she loves it. maybe it is you who is so worthless that you feel this way.
and another from Shante328:
do not post comments on my page if you are a perv which you obviosly are if you talkin bout a three year old connecting self worth to sexuality. she has no clue. i guess her modeling and commercials and dance recitals are wrong too. there are pervs like you everywhere so what diff does it make. as long as she is educated as well. all the dancers ,singers and actors got started somwhere.
My Reply:
The media would have us believe that this sort of dancing and sexual posturing are not harmful to young children. In fact, research shows us that the opposite is true. Maybe you should read some of the studies.
I can tell you love your child and are very proud of her. I just want you to understand that this video is not appropriate in light of what professionals in the field know.
I am not a perv, I have seen the damage done to little children. They are brought to the hospital after the harm is done. The adult victims come to us with major problems.
There are also issues of self worth as it is tied to sexuality. As a feminist I understand that the male dominated media would like to keep women in a position of subservience and, if our value is derived from our sexuality, we will never be considered equal.
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A Postmodern Religious Sentiment
The seeker starts out on the spiritual path thinking, “I want liberation for myself—I want to be an enlightened human being.” But sooner or later, anyone who seriously pursues that aspiration in an evolutionary context comes to a point where it becomes glaringly obvious that there is something infinitely bigger than their own personal spiritual desires that is calling them. It's no longer “I want that” but rather, “That wants me.” And that is a truly religious feeling—an authentic religious sentiment in a completely postmodern sense. That's the beauty of it: the arrogant postmodern ego always wants for itself, and the only thing that can really turn the tables on its unending craving is the startling recognition that the very thing you were searching for wants everything from you. It turns your whole world upside down. And I can't imagine anything that could be more appropriate for those of us at the leading edge at this pivotal moment in our cultural evolution.
Andrew Cohen
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