We all have values and personal morals when it comes how we view ourselves and how we want the world to see us. Miley Cyrus is no exception. She has been undergoing a transformation over the past couple of years. While I think she made her performance overtly sexual, I believe she was intending to shock the crowd. She doesn't want people to see her as "Hannah Montana" or Billy Ray Cyrus' daughter either. She wants the world to think of her as an adult. Several female child stars go through a transitional phase when they become adults. The media and rabid fans love to obsess over the details and they certainly love to watch these young women fail. Look at Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes--their names have been plastered all over the media for being crazy. Male celebrities can get a bad rep too (Charlie Sheen, Mel Gibson) but they usually aren't hated for it or shamed for it.
I don't care what celebrities do, but I do take offense when people troll them shamelessly on the internet. Slut-shaming Miley Cyrus won't make you look like an angel, it just makes you look old fashioned and judgmental. Funny how people are quick to judge Miley but don't say anything about Robin Thicke who willingly participated in her dancing even though he is married with kids. What type of values is he promoting? Adultery?
Miley's behavior is not that much different than many young women her age are doing in bars and clubs. Go to any college town on Friday or Saturday night--you will not be disappointed. People still have a problem with women's sexuality, most particularly that of young women. It is such a shocker to think that Miley Cyrus might like having sex? Or any other young women, celebrity or not for that matter.
Stop the slut-shaming, really.
