Britney Spears: The New Evil of the World

Nisey Williams addresses her concerns with pop culture fashion and its effects in her paper “Why I Hate Britney.” In her paper she explains her feelings about raising a daughter in the face of a sex-pumped society. Her main focus is not just the pop culture, the influential pop stars, and the concern other parents hold; but she also addresses the issue of clothing designs and its connection with the pop culture.
Williams begins with a simple statement:
I am afraid of having children.
One must wonder why. The main reason for her fear, as she states, is that she may have a daughter. With the threat of having her daughter exposed to a society that focuses on sexual appeal due to pop culture, Williams can’t help but have that fear.
Williams’ main focus in this ad homonem approach is Britney Spears. Britney Spears, being one of pop culture’s main figures, plays a great role in the lives of spectators of all ages. It’s not just Britney any parent needs to worry about. Williams continues to explain that there are others to blame as well. Williams addresses them as the “Britney et al.” Williams continues saying “these destructive divas serve young girls with an earful and an eyeful of sex, tempting children to mimic there musical heroes.”
It is explained that Britney Spears claims to have good intentions, but her actions are conflicting with those claims. Williams addresses one pop star, Avril Lavigne, with a bit of reverence. The reason is simple. Avril doesn’t dress scantily to gain fame. Britney doesn’t even realize her influence on her young listeners. Williams quotes Britney’s response to criticism judging her clothing style:
I mean, I’m a girl! Why not?
Williams explains this message is a horrible one for a young girl to learn. Such problems as eating disorders and low self-esteem can occur because of the high pressure for this superficial perfection.
Other problems occur also. Parents are faced with the responsibility of keeping their young ones from falling victim to this pressure. It is becoming harder and harder to keep their daughters from the influence of pop culture. Unfortunately, because of the increased influence, many young girls are becoming sexually active earlier and earlier.
Williams then turns to address the issue of clothing companies. Because of the styles seen on pop culture music videos, teens crave to have the same styles. Clothing companies, working closely with pop culture artists and companies, gladly comply with these ever increasing fads. Williams states that one of her co-workers “had such a difficult time school shopping for her thirteen-year-old daughter that she ended up taking her to Academy.” Academy is a sports store which also features school uniform clothing.
Although Williams does attack the clothing companies as aiding in this sex-crazed clothing fad, she digresses to say it is not her main concern. Her main focus is still on the celebrities responsible for the sexual images being sent out to teens. Williams statement “pop culture seems to be in downward spiral, continually going from bad to worse” clearly states her concern not just for today’s society but for the future society in which she may have to raise her daughter.