Nisey Williams begins her article explaining that she is afraid to have children because raising a daughter is extremely difficult today. Williams goes on to say that pop culture today is too sexual. Williams writes, "And for my fear of motherhood, I blame Britney Spears."
Today there are more and more women entertainers that many young girls look up to as role models. The problem is that these entertainers are not puting out the right message and are being seen as sexual icons. These entertainers influence young girls' thoughts, attitudes, and dress styles. Williams makes a comparison of Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne. On one hand, Britney Spears dresses like a "showgirl" while realistically she would not be dressing like this while walking down the street. On the other hand, Avril Lavigne states, "The clothes I wear on stage are the clothes I would wear to school or to go shopping." After comparing the two artists, Williams explains that even though Lavigne does not present herself in the way as Spears does she is still as successful.
Another problem with Spears' antics is the importance of body image. Williams claims that because girls "stive to be Britney look-alikes" may cause low self-esteem and eating disorders.
Willaims then offers the counter argument that its up to the parents to teach their children morals and behavior, not celebrities like Britney spears. Williams agrees with this argument but explains that pop culture is so involved with sexual content that it is impossible to keep children away from bad examples.
Experts agree that its likely that this type of pop culture will have negative effects on adolescents. The media may be to blame for the increased number of young people becoming sexually active. Pop culture also is the reason young girls want to be "sexy" and dress in small tight fitting clothes. Williams ends her essay hoping that one day a more respectable female icons will take over pop culture.
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