Rihanna: the Reluctant Role Model
“‘Role Model’ is not a position or title that I have ever campaigned for…”
Rihanna via Instagram
I have grown tired of celebrities including Rihanna whining about the fact that they are considered role models. The term “role model” is defined as “a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people” (dictionary.reference.com). Rihanna is an intelligent, intuitive young woman; therefore, I cannot see how she can continue to deny that there are probably thousands of girls that want to be just like her. Whether you choose to acknowledge the fact that a mass population looks up to you is your decision. Rihanna seems to file this burden under the “Not my Problem” category. However, ignoring the true impact of your actions and their implications is just cowardly. I am not saying that Rihanna or any other celebrity has to be a good role model, but they should at least be aware of their influence over the younger generation. For Rihanna to say that she is not a role model, good or bad, is purely ignorant and a blatant lie. The responsibility has been bestowed upon her whether or not she chooses to accept. I wager that it is easier not to do so.
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