Chrissy Purcell
Freshman Seminar
Post 8
Peer Review 1- Freshmen Inception
First thing off of the bat, I would like to say that I applaud this groups ambitious efforts to address the beauty complexes and myths found in the African American community. However, I would like to state that they attacked Nicki Minaj. While I am not fond of her “look”, it is a bit too overdone for me, she has a right to look any way she wants to. Consequently, I feel that it was a poor argument to attack a celebrity who has built their career around their outlandishly and physically unachievable looks and say that young black girls idolize her. It may be true that some young black girls idolize Minaj, but whose fault is that. I for one feel it is not Minaj’s fault. She cannot help if people wish to look like her and there should not be any stigmas placed on anyone who does wish to achieve her “plastic perfect” or “Barbie” look. And in addition, it is not up to Minaj to be an example for young black girls. She has a right as a human to be who she wants to be and not be judged for it. For example, one of the members of Freshmen Inception noted that Minaj wears a blonde wig to concede herself to traditional eurocentric beauty. Is it not her right to be herself? I feel like Freshmen Inception definitely skirted this issue. As I mentioned earlier, I still appreciate their deep thoughts and research on the topic. It was overall eyeopening and refreshing to my mind. Brava, ladies!
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