Body Image Playlist

http://www.playlist.com/user/49569078/playlists

I think that these songs represent a positive message for body image because they all talk about how naturally beautiful women are. Women shouldn’t feel beautiful just because they are wearing the brand of makeup that mainstream deems important or popular, or that they fit into a size 0 pant just like the models of the fashion industry; women should feel beautiful simply because they are. Two of my favorite songs from this playlist are Can’t Hide Beautiful by Aaron Lines and Beautiful by Christina Aguilera. I love Aaron Lines’ song beause it talks about how he thinks his girlfriend is most beautiful when she is wearing no makeup, hair in a pony, and sleeping in one of his shirts. I think that is a great message because if a man loves you, he is going to love you for your natural self, not for what everyone else sees when you put on all that makeup. Christina’s song is a great message as well because she talks about how women are beautiful in every way, shape or form not matter what someone else has to say about them and their outwardly appearance.
My taste in music has definitely changed over the years. When I was younger I was literally obsessed with NSYNC. Now-a-days, not so much. Today I am more into the R&B hip hip genre with a little bit of country mixed in. I really like all types of music.
In response to the reading, I have to say that I really enjoy the essays from Jessica Valenti. He blunt and vulgar style of writing I find very engaging and hilarious. I would have to say that she is quickly becoming one of my favorite femenistic writers.