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The Worst Female Role Models: The Start of a Long List
March 19, 2009 Posted in Reality
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Not that I have a real say in the matter, but I’m not a fan of females who take advantage of their positions of power, influence, and/or fame. Too many young girls are watching. Too many women trust in the media for a sound representation of what they should be doing, wearing, feeling, and looking like.
On the topic of molding minds, Hollywood women have masses of ‘regular’ women at their fingertips, which is gross and unnecessary, but true. I’m not saying women in the limelight need to change their behavior. But those “masses of ‘regular’ women” should be aware of some of the worst role models out there right now. In no particular order:
1. Heidi Montag
It’s really not just Heidi Montag. There’s a group of reality-tv/nothing stars out there who all belong on this list, but she irks me the most, therefore she gets to be the title name. The problem with these girls is this: all of their emphasis is put on looks, fame, and fortune and none of it (as far as I can tell) is put on authentic talent, merit, or ambition with a good-conscious. I’m not impressed by status-whores and I don’t think you should be, either. These kinds of girls teach other girls how to be catty, using, manipulative, and overall drama queens.
2. Katy Perry
Once upon a time, I thought Katy Perry was cool. I thought she was a girl speaking her mind and telling off that emo ex-boyfriend of hers. After hearing more of her music and watching more of her interviews, my mind has changed. This isn’t just about her. This is about every ‘shock-rock’ type female celebrity out there. Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Pink, etc. If you’re wondering why I’m picking a bone with girls like these, well, it’s easy: Girls shouldn’t be taught that ‘acting out’ is ‘cool’. I’m not saying it’s always bad, but c’mon. Katy Perry has got to be sick of dressing up like a pin-up girl for every freaking thing she does by now, but she still romps around in barely nothing, repeating lyrics that were clearly written more for attention than anything else.
3. Lindsay Lohan
I’m not even, generally speaking, a Lohan hater. But on the topic of role models we should be ignoring, she makes the cut. From drug binges to starving herself to a scary-thin frame to always making headlines with drama, actresses like these aren’t the kinds we should be putting much stock in when it comes to examining our own lives.
I’m not saying these girls are terrible and I’m certainly not trying to exclude other bad female role models from this list. This is just a beginning to a long list of people we shouldn’t be comparing ourselves to. Some women, (cough cough, Michelle Obama), really have their act together. All I’m saying is that we need to do a whole lot more of looking up to those kinds of women and a whole lot less of looking up to the kinds of women listed above.
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Sam says:
Thu, 19th Mar 20098:57 pm
"Girls shouldn’t be taught that ‘acting out’ is ‘cool’."
To me this sounds little more than etiquette from the 50's. "A woman must never argue with a man" and all of that jazz. You didn't really explain what you meant by acting out so I may be misinterpreting this, but aren't we as women in a free society entitled to dress and act as we desire? And isn't it the spirit of such freedom, but not necessarily the actions, something to be celebrated? I may be taking this completely out of context but what did you mean by acting out?
Mazuba says:
Thu, 19th Mar 20099:43 pm
I agree with the Heidi ,Lilo comments but I think Pink is not a bad role model.I know that shes involved in a lot of charitable organizations and that's pretty admirable.I think good role models would be Vanessa and Angela Simmons.
Kim says:
Thu, 19th Mar 200911:26 pm
Vanessa and Angela Simmons are scum. They are epitome of what is the problem. Kids whose parents busted their ass to achieve success and wealth and their worthless kids who contribute nothing to society but having a sense of entitlement. They are exactly what is wrong with society today. When will these jackass kids learn that they should be embarrassed for being nothing without their parents. Their parents should be embarrassed to have such worthless kids who are losers.
Sarah says:
Fri, 20th Mar 20099:37 am
Another bad female role model:
Women who pass judgment on other women without knowing anything more about them other than what the newspapers and tabloids tell them (cough cough, ccandyelizabeth).
I think all the readers here at College Candy are big girls now and can distinguish good behavior from bad. You don't have to go pointing fingers at celebrities (whether they have talent or not), singling them out and telling us to stay away from their lifestyle choices.
Thanks for the warning, but I think I can handle myself.
Krissy says:
Fri, 20th Mar 200910:35 am
I liked this article, & I agree with it, they are terrible role models. Did you know Katy Perry used to be a christian singer? There's nothing wrong with being a christian singer, but I think it was an Any-Way-To-Be-Famous thing for her. Made me lose total respect for her when I found that out.
Dave says:
Fri, 27th Mar 20094:13 am
GRAMMAR NAZI ALERT: #1: Heidi Montag: "or ambition with a good-conscious" It is conscience, brainiac.
e says:
Mon, 6th Apr 20099:55 am
Why is it nessesary to write these things about other people? Don't you have any better things to do than judging others? I think it is sad when people like you put all your energy at being irritated at others. You should consider your own life instead. And also, it sounds a lot like you are jellous or at least bitter.
Sledge says:
Tue, 5th May 20092:06 am
[...]This is about every ’shock-rock’ type female celebrity out there. Avril Lavigne[...]
Maybe those young girls, like Avril Lavigne some years ago, get pushed a bit by their record labels at first and of course they enjoy the fame, the fun, and are all excited about, what is happening around them. I can't blame them for having a great time.
Anyway, I as a boy or rather man now, I think Avril Lavigne was and is wonderful. I had a girlfriend in my youth, who was sometimes a bit wild&crazy, too, she also knew what she wanted and said what she thought, was really honest, but also had this very soft side, that made her so 'female' and lovable. A deadly combination, I loved it.
Ok, it's not my job to tell girls, how they should be, but that's the personality I like most. I like intelligent girls that act emancipated and can integrate in a group of (non-sexist) men, like if gender is no issue at all and who can just enjoy the time, yet are very female.
I think Avril Lavigne is such a woman and that's cool. I like her for that.
vanesa says:
Wed, 17th Mar 201012:35 pm
i agree in part but Pink is involved in lots of good work and I think the fa2t that she shows you dont have to look a certain way as a female. I would rather my kid have Pink as a role model than Paris Hilton.
Deirdre Poppen says:
Wed, 28th Apr 201010:15 pm
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Kathy says:
Wed, 6th Oct 20107:40 am
I am very sorry that it sounds like judging but I have a 12 year old daughter. and I want her to pick girls as role models that are modest and clean in their lyrics. These girls sing about sex and how great it is. Why arent they telling the reality in their songs that when you have sex you get unwanted pregnancy and stds. .These girls especially katy perry and Lady Gaga who are a all the rage right now are sending all the wrong messages.
Scott Pomroy says:
Wed, 5th Jan 20115:03 am
What about Gwen Stefani? I seen a lot of little girls following her around on stage during an HBO special(I think) while she's screaming this is my sh*t into the microphone. How the heck could these parents allow their children on stage during a nationally broadcasted event while she was doing this????