In the wake of the MTV Video Music Awards broadcast where performer Miley Cyrus shook it here, shook it there, shook it everywhere! We’ve lost our sweet “Hannah Montana” was the collective cry on Twitter.
Not one of the programs on my list, but social media comments are what made this writer aware of what some are calling a “controversial” performance.
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Preparing for the day, in the background the television blared about Cyrus’ and reactions to it. One of the talking heads asked “how will this affect her role model status?”
Choking on my coffee; the first thought bursting to mind was, “Role model? Are you kidding me?’
The bigger question to be asked it seems, is what does a role model for girls and young women look like? Who are they? And why?
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What are the characteristics of a role model?
Miley Cyrus, from this perspective doesn’t qualify to be a role model.
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What do you think?
