Happy New Year! Sorry, I’ve been MIA. But here’s a post
because something big is happening for the state of women in music.
If you don’t know, Kesha has been battling her record label
Sony to end her contract so that she doesn’t have to work with her alleged
rapist, producer Dr. Luke. The recent ruling was in favor of Sony, forcing
Kesha to remain and work within the confines of her recording contract. This
has resulted in the use of the hashtag #FreeKesha for fans and others to show
their solidarity. Celebs, and especially other women in music, have come out
publicly sharing their sentiments of support.
Many are reflecting how this is bigger than Kesha, this
involves the state of women in music. I wholeheartedly agree on this. This will
not only affect Kesha, but other women, as well as other marginalized groups in
music and other forms of art. The result may have not been ideal, but it’s been
an opportunity to talk about injustices against women in music on the public
stage, which is a step in the right direction.
Here’s the thing: Kesha even as a privileged and beloved pop
star faces naysayers who deny and negate her experiences as a woman in music
that she has shared with the public, can we imagine how much harder it would be
for other women?
Unfortunately rape culture tells us to question Kesha and
her motives for coming forward. Rape culture removes the credibility of women’s
experiences, tells us that she did something to deserve the violence done to
her, and protects the abuser in question. Understand that, and begin to undo
the work of rape culture. Listen to Kesha and other women’s experiences when
they come forward because undoubtedly it’s no easy thing to do.
originally published on 25 feb 16 at 1am
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