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26-year-old Rihanna grew up quickly in the public eye, drastically changing from a cutesy teen popstar to a sexual and risque sex symbol. Her on-and-off relationship with abusive Chris Brown has forced a mixed public reception of her lifestyle choices. Her provocative magazine photos and her no lack of tattoos has given her a title of 'bad-ass' in celeb society.
Female celeb Beyonce Knowles, at age 32, has remained true to her reputation as an 'ideal' woman. Known for her lead in Destiny's Child and now indepedant career, Knowles is beautiful, elegant and womanly. Her public marriage to Jay-Z, her songs about love and monogamy, her philanthropic role in society, and her new motherhood has credited her as an angel in the eyes of the public.
Miley Cyrus, 21, formerly known as Hannah Montana, has drastically changed her public image within the last year. Her break-up with Liam Hemsworth, new daring hair-do, and VMA twerking incident has created a lot of controversy in public society. Her barely-there fashion choices and her new proclaimed love for marijuana has brought her closer to a monster in her fans' and fellow celebs' eyes.
Taylor Swift, 24, is not only a successful singer-songwriter but also reigns as America's Angel. Her many awards and achievements, philanthropic work, and iconic and modest style is what make her the ideal woman.
G & G claim,""from a male point of view, women who reject the submissive silences of domesticity have been seen as terrible objects." Women, as a population have, constantly strived to be perfect in the eyes of the male gaze. Are you openly sexual or overly emotional? You might as well have a sign on your forehead reading BEWARE. Oh, and have fun being single the rest of your life. Are you modest but successful? Beautiful but sexy? Educated but obedient? Independent but monogamous? I know it's a lot to ask for, but c'mon, that's what men want.
THIS is the reality of our world. THIS is the reality of patriarchal rule.