Kim Kardashian and those Photographs

Both social and traditional media recently went into a frenzy over the new issue of Paper Magazine, in particular the cover photos of Kim Kardashian posing nude in an attempt to "Break the Internet".

This post is not interested in questioning if or how many butt injections she's had, how much Photoshop was applied to the released images or comparing it to the work of Nicki Minaj.

But rather intends to focus on Kim's motives. It really intrigues and puzzles me what her reasoning behind the shoot was? She already has legions of fans, fame, money and security. So why did she do it?



Is it a form of art? Something intended to be appreciated, representing a woman's rebellion against repressed society? I don't think so, she's not exactly the type of person concerned with trying to tear down barriers. Unlike previous celebrities who have done that, her's I feel is just self-serving provocation that went too far.

It really sends out the wrong impression to women everywhere. I understand everyone has a past and her's has been well publicised but she's a mother now, she has someone to live for, to set an example for. This new chapter in her life was her chance to change society's view of her, I thought she was beyond all this sort of conceited attention but it looks like she's not. Her daughter is going to grow up some day and see these photographs. Kim Kardashian was already known as a sexy woman, she was already recognised as a sex symbol, she has done a sex tape, playboy, she's not afraid to show off her curves. Another photo shoot wasn't needed to ratify this.

If my own mother was to pose like this I'd be so embarrassed and horrified. That's not to say that once you become a parent you should cover up and hide your body. There's nothing wrong with taking pictures like these, they were taken with a very talented photographer, there was nothing (as far as we're aware) sleazy about the whole thing. Your body is not something to be ashamed of, but it's her impulse behind it that is dishonourable.  

Maybe it was the ultimate bad ass move on her own behalf, pun intended. She did it simply because she can. A victim of her own attention hungry lifestyle.

Funny how for a woman with so much money, it really was such a cheap stunt. 


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