Not everyone is excited about the On the Run tour.
During a panel discussion about "liberating the black female body" at the New School in New York City this week, famous literary scholar bell hooks (real name: Gloria Jean Watkins) made her feelings about Beyonce very clear.
In response to a fellow panelist saying Beyonce served as an inspiration due to "owning her body and claiming that space," hooks offered up a contrasting viewpoint.
"I see a part of Beyonce that is, in fact, anti-feminist - that is a terrorist, especially in terms of the impact on young girls," the Ain't I a Woman? author said. "I actually feel like the major assault on feminism in our society has come from visual media and from television and videos."
Bill O'Reilly used different language recently, but made similar points regarding Beyonce.
The Fox News host believes Beyonce is part of the teenage pregnancy problem and that she's a terrible role model for young women due to her lewd music videos and racy song lyrics.
Beyonce, of course, covers the Time 100 cover and is considered one of the world's most influential people by that publication.
But hooks wonders if the fascination with Beyonce doesn't boil down to one word: MONEY.
She asks: "Would we be at all interested in Beyonce if she wasn't so rich? Because I don't think you can separate her class, power, and the wealth from people's fascination with her, that here is a young black woman who is so incredibly wealthy."
The self-proclaimed feminist them concludes:
"Let's say if Beyonce was a homeless woman who looked the same way, or a poor, down-and-out woman who looked the same way - would people be enchanted by her? Or is it the combination of all of those things that are at the heart of imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy?"
Man. No one tell The Beygency about this.
1. Beyonce Dances with Cancer Patient
Beyonce brings a young cancer patient to tears in this video by making her dream come true. Prepare to be moved now.
2. Beyonce Tribute to Paul Walker
Beyonce honors Paul Walker in concert with a moving rendition of "I Will Always Love You."
3. Beyonce Sings Happy Birthday to Fan
Beyonce is so awesome! Watch her sing happy birthday to a fan at her concert here.
4. Beyonce FaceTimes in Concert
Beyonce stopped while singing during a concert in Australia and FaceTimed with a friend of an attendee. Funny stuff.
5. Jay-Z Shocks Beyonce on Stage
Jay-Z surprises Beyonce on stage in this very sweet concert video. Watch the couple kiss now!
6. Beyonce Concert Clip: HELP!
Beyonce gets her hair stuck in a fan during this concert clip. But she keeps right on singing!
7. Beyonce Fan Flips Out
Beyonce touches a fan in the front row of a concert in this video. You must see the subsequent reaction.
8. Beyonce Tells Fan to Put Camera Down
Beyonce tells one of her fans to just put the damn camera down and sing along.
9. Beyonce Cries on Stage
Beyonce has
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