Sexism and beauty

[kellinator]

The Britney Spears discussion has reminded me of something else that galls me.

Think about all the ugly male rock stars out there. They're everywhere. Now can you name one female rock star (besides Janis Joplin, she's the exception that proves the rule) who isn't drop-dead gorgeous? A woman may well have the talent, but she can't suceed if she doesn't have the looks. And the music industry (and the entertainment industry in general) will promote a beautiful but talentless woman over a not-so-pretty, but wildly talented woman any time.

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[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Carnie Wilson is now considered "cool" because she had stomach-reduction surgery. And it does sound like it was necessary for her health... But still, now all of a sudden she's "acceptable" and "cute."

As a young teen, I stopped listening to Wilson Phillips when I saw one of their videos and noticed that the two skinny ones got to flirt with boys while all Carnie (who did most of the lead singing) got to do was talk on the phone.

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[tommydiablo.livejournal.com]

I do agree with you though. Entirely too much emphasis is put on how a person looks. I just did what you asked and provided some examples of people who didn't fit the rules. I also think Missy Elliott is horribly unattractive, but she is quite popular. I would say Carole King, but I find her to be quite attractive and people aren't into her so much anymore. Carly Simon is another I don't find pretty but she is a talented performer.