Pitch perfect - every single note. I haven’t seen Barbie yet, but i have heard America Ferrara’s monologue and thought exactly the same. How in the world is this news???
Women are forever caught in Goldilock principle - we’re either too much or never enough, damned if we do or don’t. From the box to the wall, indeed.
And yes, of all I’ve read about Sinead O’Connor, I think I too was most moved by Katherine May’s essay - brilliant.
To speak to how America Ferrerra’s speech might be news to someone, I think it’s important to remember that the Barbie movie is meant to be welcoming to a wide audience. There’s a significant swathe of the population that voluntarily lives in a “happily” submissive relationship to patriarchy. “Let a man be a man. Let men be the kings of the house and support them as God wants us to and then they will protect us.” This is real. This is widespread. Her speech is perfectly pitched for the people who need to hear it most.
The cultural progress we've made is commendable, but your reminder that vulnerability and authenticity can still be commodified and exploited by capitalism hits hard. It's crucial for us to cherish and support those who speak their truth, as O'Connor did, and ensure they are not treated as mere products for consumption.
Pitch perfect - every single note. I haven’t seen Barbie yet, but i have heard America Ferrara’s monologue and thought exactly the same. How in the world is this news???
Women are forever caught in Goldilock principle - we’re either too much or never enough, damned if we do or don’t. From the box to the wall, indeed.
And yes, of all I’ve read about Sinead O’Connor, I think I too was most moved by Katherine May’s essay - brilliant.
Thank you Asha ~
To speak to how America Ferrerra’s speech might be news to someone, I think it’s important to remember that the Barbie movie is meant to be welcoming to a wide audience. There’s a significant swathe of the population that voluntarily lives in a “happily” submissive relationship to patriarchy. “Let a man be a man. Let men be the kings of the house and support them as God wants us to and then they will protect us.” This is real. This is widespread. Her speech is perfectly pitched for the people who need to hear it most.
The cultural progress we've made is commendable, but your reminder that vulnerability and authenticity can still be commodified and exploited by capitalism hits hard. It's crucial for us to cherish and support those who speak their truth, as O'Connor did, and ensure they are not treated as mere products for consumption.
Ashira
https://www.ashiratantra.com/
Beautiful and true.
Wow, Asha. This sums it up so well. This insight! Yes.
Beautifully expressed Asha, I hope you don’t mind me sharing this on the dreaded Facebook?
❤️