Analysis of Kanye Wests' "I Love It" Song

A part of me wants to hate this song. But a part of me loves it. So I'll explain both. There is a very derogatory line in Kanye Wests' new song, "I Love It" that will make you think, "wait, what?!" That line is, "You're such a fucking hoe, I love it".... My first criticism is one you have probably heard before. These words are on the surface derogatory, insulting, and can be very damaging to the female psyche, especially long term. It can make her psyche lose confidence and power. These words can give men power to use against us and make us feel ashamed and "wrong" for being sexual. It also further imposes and strengthens the current patriarchal hierarchy and dynamics between men and women. It only further divides us. My second critique is that from my wild woman perspective. The one that tells me to reverse the standards of sexuality and objectify men. It's the side of me that tells myself to be wild and free. It's the side of me that tells myself to use the patriarchy to my advantage and own my degradation. It is probably the least understood and the most controversial I hope this explanation helps open your eyes to new ideas! A woman should never feel ashamed for being sexual. And this new definition of "hoe" is very freeing. It gives women permission to act "like men", to be who they are - which is a sexual being. In another way I imagine he is saying "free the hoe". Kanye comes from a very unordinary life where the rules don't pertain to him or his wife. For the average woman these words can be used against and can harm our reputation. And since we aren't "there" yet as a society, I must submit to the side of me that is FOR women and for their protection and I think these words should be used very very carefully, until we live in a world where we are free from judgement and stereotypes.