Shakira and her sons dropped a bombshell, revealing that she found ‘Barbie’ emasculating for her sons. In a world where everyone’s striving to break stereotypes, the singer’s stance is a breath of fresh air. Let men be men, she says, as she navigates the tricky waters of parenting in today’s society. Her bold statement has sparked debates and raised eyebrows, but it also sheds light on the importance of allowing individuals to embrace their identities authentically. Shakira’s take on masculinity challenges conventional norms, urging us all to rethink how we define manhood in a rapidly evolving world.
Emasculation, the act of making a person feel less masculine, can have detrimental effects on self-esteem. It often leads to feelings of inadequacy and a loss of confidence. Men who experience emasculation may struggle with asserting themselves in various aspects of their lives.
According to Shakira, men are often pressured to conform to traditional norms that may restrict their self-expression and emotional depth. Shakira advocates for a more inclusive approach that embraces diverse expressions of masculinity.
As a mother of two sons, Shakira’s parenting philosophy emphasizes the importance of nurturing individuality. She believes in fostering an environment where her sons can explore their identities freely without conforming to stereotypes.
The singer talked to Allure about the flick … and she was brutally honest about how she and her kids — two boys, specifically — felt about it … and despite the overwhelming praise the movie got last year, Shakira says she and her brood weren’t all that impressed.
Shakira says … “My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent.”
She goes on … “I’m raising two boys. I want ‘em to feel powerful too [while] respecting women. I like pop culture when it attempts to empower women without robbing men of their possibility to be men, to also protect and provide.”
Shakira adds, “I believe in giving women all the tools and the trust that we can do it all without losing our essence, without losing our femininity. I think that men have a purpose in society and women have another purpose as well.”
Finally, she says… “We complement each other, and that complement should not be lost.”
Definitely a hot take from Shakira here — who seems to be echoing some conservative talking points that have been espoused about “Barbie” for several months now. Here, it would appear she’s somewhat conservative herself … at least on this particular issue, anyway.
Societal norms can sometimes be as confusing as assembling a 1000-piece puzzle without the picture on the box. The impact of media on shaping our perceptions of manhood is like trying to play basketball blindfolded – you might make a few shots, but you’ll likely miss the mark more often than not. But fear not, for embracing authentic masculinity is as refreshing as a cold lemonade on a scorching day – it’s liberating, empowering, and downright cool. Shakira and her sons got the most brutal review of the “Barbie” movie.
