Madonna’s “Gang Bang” And Double Standards
by Patricia Leavy
Over the past few weeks Madonna — the publicity queen — has been in the headlines for showing her nipple, flashing her bottom and other provocative erotic on-stage antics. The pop-provocateur has even been targeted with more mean-spirited media commentary regarding her tour costumes (some question if the 50+ singer can still sport a cheerleading uniform). All of the attention aimed at Madge and her tour is focused on her sexuality (and her never-ending attempt to share her sexuality with the world). However, the songstress has just released her most violent album to date, featuring the song “Gang Bang” in which she fantasizes about murdering her ex-husband, Guy Ritchie, simply because he left her (and took all her jack, as she exclaims). How is her nipple-baring more provocative than lyrics and on-stage performances that focus on murdering her former spouse? Moreover, what would male artists like Eminem and Chris Brown say about this double standard?
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