Misogyny in Art

What the heck is misogyny, you might ask. Misogyny is the hatred of women. How is the hatred of women related to art? Well the best example is The Rolling Stones. They are your average rock band. Terrible lyrics, okay voices, and somewhat decent music. My opinion of The Rolling Stones is in fact lower than that. I think they just suck all together. There is no talent in that bad. Most of their songs suck, except for one or two, when they got lucky. On top of their lack of talent, they decide to hate on women. This hatred of women wasn't a one time thing either. Misogyny is present in MANY of the band's songs. The best example of this is Brown Sugar. Now before I show you the lyrics, I would like to say how degrading this song is. To think that they would ever consider saying something misogynistic, let alone writing multiple songs on the topic is appalling. And the fact that they weren't given any grief for their poor judgement is sickening.

Ah brown sugar how come you taste so good
(a-ha) brown sugar, just like a young girl should

WHAT THE HECK? The song starts off with talking about how the slaves (who are women) are working on the ship that is headed to some cotton fields. The men on the ship rape the women ever night for pleasure, while these women suffer. WHY would you write a song on this topic? I guess I could understand if the point of the song was to educate people about this terrible issue, but the song wasn't written for that reason. It was written to show that men have the upper hand and they always will. Women are not animals (not that animals should be treated poorly either.) They should not be thrown around and played with like a toy. If I was around during this time, I would be infuriated with The Rolling Stones and I would petition the song.

Ah brown sugar how come you taste so good
(a-ha) brown sugar, just like a black girl should

Oh great. Not only are they being misogynistic now, they are discriminating towards black women. Even as I write this, the bravery of these men to do such a thing is so ghastly, I am speechless. What is worse is the record company still published it!

If "Brown Sugar" wasn't enough, try their song "Stupid Girl."

She's the worst thing in this world
Well, look at that stupid girl

Because this is what every girl wants to here? It literally is mind-blowing that these freaks would even do such a thing. They throw around these words like they are meaningless, when in reality, they could be enough to drive someone suicidal. The temptation to write The Rolling Stones a letter is so great. My rage to their selflessness and immaturity to about to make me scream.

Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up
Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up, shut-up
Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up

Could these men be any more creative? They are the stupid ones for writing this song. They think they are these hot shots and great musician, when truly they are far from that. They are horrible human beings and yes I write this in the present tense because even though these songs were written in the late 1960's, they have had an everlasting, negative impression. I vow never to download or support The Rolling Stones.
        
"Oh, we have changed. We were young boys then."

Haha, good one. You don't change. If you had the nerve to say that then, I sure you have the nerve to say it now.