double standard of society and warn women about men who may take advantage of them in the future. In Rose's article, she states, "These raps are not mournful ballads about the trials and tribulations of being a heterosexual woman. Similar to women's blues, they are caustic, witty, and aggressive warnings directed at men and at other women who might be seduced by them in the future" (267). Aguilera is warning men that women are not going to tolerate the harassment and name slandering any more. Aguilera says, "This is for my girls all around the world Who've come across a man who don't respect your worth Thinking all women should be seen, not heard So what do we do girls/Shout out loud."(Lyrics). Christina is getting women together on the streets of NY and is trying to make a change. I be
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