Just read this article about the great Adele not giving into exploiting herself to sell more records. Thought it was perfect to share this on the blog given our past (and current) discussions on the female spectacle and body image. While the article makes the connection that Adele's remarks comes after Lady Gaga posted photos proclaiming a "body revolution," I don't necessarily Adele's remarks where in response to that per se. I definitely agree with Adele's belief, yet I also commend Lady Gaga's initiative to raise awareness about media scrutiny of female celebrities bodies and the effects it has on female body image.
If nothing else just an quick read about Queen Adele who could totally take over the world if she wanted to. Just saying.
I certainly agree with the idea that Adele is trying to promote, to not give into media scrutiny. I feel weary though because this isn't necessarily the first time in which we find a celebrity that at first says she won't give into the "skinny" idea and then ends up giving into the "monster." Off the top of my head I can recall celebrities like Raven Simon and Jennifer Hudson who first proclaimed to love their curbs only to later retract and become another template of the Hollywood persona for females. Although this is merely on a weight aspect I wonder what exactly what this says about out societies that even powerful women seem to have to give in to this idea of a certain look for females to be accepted?
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