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.

Comments

apples != oranges

[jonnyx.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I'd call B.S. (rather appropriate, don't you think?) a "rock star". Maybe manufactured pop singer/corporate product endorser would be more accurate. I don't find her particularly attractive or interesting. In a few years, when it becomes cheaper to do so, I wouldn't be surprised if she and her ilk were replaced by computer graphics and animation. IIRC, there have already been a few digital B.S.-style creations in Japan.