Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What's the problem with 'WAP'?
Position‹2 of 4›

WAP represents a crisis in feminism

This position holds that the song 'WAP' represents a crisis in feminism. It argues that, far from empowering, the track and its video perpetuate degrading ideas about women — reinforcing patriarchal ideals and commodifying female sexuality rather than liberating it.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. WAP reinforces patriarchal ideals
    WAP gives credence to misogynistic perspectives by sexually objectifying women.
  2. WAP commodifies female sexuality
    Sex sells. WAP's singular representation of women as sexual objects is worrisome. Its success reinforces beliefs that female sexuality is a product to be consumed.