bukatyne: For Clarity, What is the definition of a feminist?

La Parisienne:

So what's your own ''intelligent reply'' to the topic? Just asking. . .


@Topic
Beyonce can do whatever she wants with her life, none of my business. I don't care for her life shows anyway, cos she's a terrible lip-syncher.

Btw, check out the videos she made with her husband. Then you'll have an idea of what their relationship seems like.

~vicky~:
She is embracing her new role in life as wife and mother, what is wrong with that? She isn't the same person she was 10 years ago.
A REAL feminist celebrates and accepts women doing what makes them feel best and grow as human beings, not just as owners of vagin.as

Flytefalls: Eww. I'm not a feminist, just perplexed. Not sure why feminists would claim Beyonce as one of their own. What right do they have to be "disappointed" that she posed in GQ or took her husbands surname? Especially in a largely post-feminist western society. Beyonces voice is annoying but I admire her work ethic. Don't care much for her politics either. I was just wondering.

Thanks OD for questioning ... Unlike the hyena above you

Shollypopz: @pro1: where is Mariah Carey today?? I'm sorry but nobody is searching for Mariah Carey, a legend?? Yes, but dead career wise!! (That's why she's a judge on American Idol). Look at Beyonce's audience though. Jeez, look at Beyonce's music, and tell me which doesn't have sexx appeal. Beyonce is no Adele, she is sexy and cool. No one wants a mummy Beyonce! Well my second comment on this thread addresses more, no time!

@pak: stop quoting me, like seriously dude. Stop unless u have something reasonable to say, STOP!!

You can always trust Nairalanders to go against anything that has to do with feminism. They do have a point! Do not come on interviews as Beyonce and say you want your music to empower women, bah blah about anthem for women around the world and then lose your identity when you get married. Abeg, go finish high school Beyonce!

Shollypopz: I see where the feminists are coming from, Beyonce promoting Mrs Carter further proves women losing their identity when they get married. She is Mrs Carter quite alright, nobody is disputing that but Beyonce is a brand name, her identity, a representation of her achievements, artistry, and influencing power that she has been able to acquire throughout her working years. Losing Beyonce for Mrs Carter is a st*upid move!
The Mrs title is not an achievement but a title for addressing married women, nothing special. No one wants to see Mrs Carter, we all pay to watch and be entertained by Beyonce

mystikal:

I maybe wrong, but I think what I got from Pro1 was that age and marriage reduces your sex appeal over time, so comparing Mariah carey with beyonce who is over 10 years older than Mrs Carter doesnt make sense to me.

ItsModella:
That is debatable. What makes people feel best isn't necessarily what is best for them. A feminist advocates for equal rights for women. But then, I agree with your point, we are way past the stage of debating whether it is proper to bear your husband's name. Personally, I don't think embracing your husband's name makes you more of a wife or mother. I can also argue that embracing your husband's name does not make you lose your identity, rather it helps you create a family identity. It all depends on the individual.

ItsModella:
That is debatable. What makes people feel best isn't necessarily what is best for them. A feminist advocates for equal rights for women. But then, I agree with your point, we are way past the stage of debating whether it is proper to bear your husband's name. Personally, I don't think embracing your husband's name makes you more of a wife or mother. I can also argue that embracing your husband's name does not make you lose your identity, rather it helps you create a family identity. It all depends on the individual.

~vicky~:


agreed!
but is good to bear your husband name as far as you're married, am not against it either
well this system is not popular among we Nigerians back in the day a woman was legally, financially and socially considered the property of her husband and the property of her father before marriage!I think that it's entirely up to the couple what they decide to do - no one should judge, no matter what choice is made.

But, I've always been curious... there are so many children that have hyphenated names. When they go to get married, what happens? Will they change their name to their husbands name to keep it simple? Or will they just add their husbands name to end... ending up with a 3-part hyphenated name?

Shollypopz:
Quite a funny sentence, aren't u contradicting urself?? When u create a new identity(family identity as u call it), what happens to the old one??
The difference between a regular jack and Beyonce is that the name Beyonce is an enterprise on its own, a brand name. In short according to the benefits that come with having the name Beyonce endorse you or your product shows the name is a goodwill to the brand/organization Beyonce. It's equivalent to money basically. The question is why the need for a change of identity?? Why crate a new one??

ItsModella:
Hyphenated names as in first names or last names? which one?

Sisi_Kill: @ Shollypopz
Bravo!!

~vicky~:

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sauer: This topic is evidently ahead of your intended audience. So, don't be surprised if you've got numerous views and no replies. Just saying. . .