How do you see yourself? Depending on your age, your answer may vary. Those of a younger class may feel like they are who everyone else sees. For example, if a child is teased at school and called names, they begin to see themselves as that victim that is teased. Seeing yourself through everyone else’s eyes is called the “Looking Glass Self Theory”.
Most mature adults are able to steer away from this perception, and think more realistically. When certain rap or hip hop songs say vulgar things about women, it’s found that most of it goes ignored. I applaud the women who stand up to the feminism. Ani DiFranco is a singer that is able to do this in a very comedic way, using the looking glass self theory as if she was actually affected by men’s thoughts of her.
Interesting post... I like her message, but isn't it ironic that she's beautiful and completely fits the stereotype for a perfect female body?
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