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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand any controversy or backlash about this release, or the specific genre of feminism articulated by Beyonce in Lemonade.

The album is very clearly meant to relate to black women (and yes, specifically black feminism), and the historical roots that affect how experiences often play out for black America women - specifically with a Southern focus. That "brand" of feminism is obvious in Lemonade, and seems to be very much needed as a voice.

It doesn't mean anyone else isn't allowed to relate. I tend to look much more white, although technically I'm mixed white & Asian. I come from immigrants, who were affected by colonialism, and though one side is European, they were poor and rural. I carry an experience relevant to my own family's experiences, but Lemonade can still resonate with me, too.

We've all got out own personal niches and demographics that experienced their owns struggles (perhaps some more than others).[b] I can connect to the visual album/lyrics, while simultaneously understanding and respecting that Lemonade was not precisely meant for me. That's ok.[/b] [/quote]

THANK you! Finally a simple and real answer. I think people take offense when being told you CAN'T possibly relate to something not intended for you. That's ridiculous IMO. Its ok for something to be aimed at someone else- its ok to not be part of someone's priority! It does not mean that you don't matter at all or can't find connection to something. I'd wager that Beyonce herself would say the same (barring of course the financial motivation to do so!) "this is who I was mostly writing this for, I'm glad others can see their experience here too". Easier than 10 pages[/quote]

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