1. The purpose of this argument is for the writer, Nisey Williams, to state why she does not want to bring a child into a sex filled culture of so called “idols” like Britney Spears. She helps to achieve the argument that parents really need to be more aware of what enters our children’s minds. Williams gives evidence that these music icons are selling sex instead of music though the revealing clothing that they wear. 2. Mostly parents and people considering having children are the audience of this article.
She states, “The main argument against those like me who bash Britney is that it’s up to parents – not celebrities – to teach their children morals and appropriate behavior. ” 3. Nisey uses mostly the appeal of Logos and Ethos. She states many facts and evidence that Britney among other singers who are very “sexual” in their dress are changing the ways the children today want to dress. One example speaks of clothing designers from Wal-Mart to Unlimited are working side by side with the entertainment industry to mimic the clothing worn by performers like Britney.
She also uses different quotes from several internet sites about the changes in how tweens want to dress. 4. The genre has small bits of humor but I sense more angst towards the way our younger generation is becoming more sexualized. For example, on page 276 Nisey states, “There is a growing group of sexualized, so-called entertainers who seem to be multiplying lie roaches. ” Nisey goes on to make her point by saying, “Britney’s marketing management is pimping her and she’s without the dignity or strength to step off the street corner and hail a cab from Lolita Lane to Respectable Road. ” She shows seriousness through her sense of humor.
Nisey Williams, a senior at UT Austin is making the argument. She hopes to become a High School English teacher one day. The ethos that she makes is mostly towards the character of Britney. She states that these type of “female artists sell their bodies in order to sell their music. ” She also uses direct quotes from Britney in her In Style interview. Britney says the reason why she bares all is, “I’m a girl! Why not? ” Nisey goes on to say in a sarcastic manner, “Great message for the kiddies. ” 6. Since Nisey is majoring in Cultural Anthropology, she most likely has strong knowledge in the subject she is writing about here.
She uses an example that was given to her by a co-worker. She states, “One of my co-workers said she had such a difficult time school shopping for her thirteen year old daughter that she ended up taking her to Academy for wind-suits, free flowing T-shirts, and soccer shorts. ” 7. Several facts are used to make her argument. One was an August 14th taping of Good Morning America, entitled “From Oshkosh to Oh My Gosh. ” The show divided the children by sex and had them watch a J-Lo video. The girls used the word “sexy” numerous times while their parents sat in shock because they had no idea the word was such a big part of their vocabulary.
Nisey also uses a quote from Diane Levin, an education professor who has studied the effects of media on children’s development for over 20 years. Levin states, “The kind of increased sexual images that children are seeing parallel with when they get a little older. They start becoming sexually active earlier. ” 8. Her claims are mostly to strike a nerve with parents for the facts that children want to dress more provocative today. Nisey takes an interview from a Milwaukee article, “One mother reports that her daughter threw a fit in the department store when she refused to buy her thongs.
The mother was completely baffled by her child’s reactions until the 12 year old admitted that the other girls in the locker room teased her for wearing bikini underwear instead of thongs. ” 9. The contexts deal with the social and cultural changes these young girls are facing when it comes to fitting in. Britney and other sexually charged pop stars are setting bad examples with their clothing and behavior and parents should not allow singers such as her to become role models for their children. 10. She drew me in with her first paragraph on why she chooses not to have children.
At first I thought it was going to be a very funny article. I was happy to see the shift that the article took as the serious evidence was presented. This is a matter that more parents need to take more seriously. 11. Her language is very blunt and straight to the point but also contains an abundance of sarcasm. Although this is a topic that has always been important to me, she really had a way to make it of more importance. In Britney’s interview with In Style she says she “has no patience for those who criticize her skin-baring…why not? ” Nisey replies with sarcasm, “Great message for the kiddies Brit. ”
