Why Miley Cyrus Makes This Academic Want To Hurl

So I would rather be smacked in the head by a gigantic wrecking ball than try to explain to Miley Cyrus why her use of cultural appropriation is offensive to not only women of color but to anyone with functioning eyes and ears. Using black women as your props in the "We can't stop" music video and somehow assuming this makes you a part of ratchet culture is downright ludicrous. The genius bell hooks once said, "Within commodity culture, ethnicity becomes spice, seasoning that can liven up the dull dish that is mainstream white culture.” Miley, dear, These women are not the spice to the bland biscuits and gravy recipe of your roots. Lets try building a personality based on traits that are your own and that do not disenfranchise an entire community of women. yours truly, The academic you have made turn green

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