Hear this, folks. Bitch magazine is singing the praises of Prince. Well, sort of, anyway.

http://www.bitchmagazine.org/

Their website doesn't link to the piece as far as I can see, but the current issue, "The Genesis Issue" features a 5-page article discussing Prince's kinda-sorta status as one of the only male rockstars that can be said with any level of seriousness to have a feminist slant. They do of course address his inconsistencies and hypocrisies, as they should, but the article is more or less pro-purple.

I highly recommend the read, for any Prince fan male or female, but especially those who like to delve a little deeper into the man's career than commenting on how cute his ass is.
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Mods: Can we get some kind of notice on the front page for this? Pretty please?

meow85 said:

Almost make it sound like a bad thing.

That's a very interesting topic though, any chance of a scan?
I've never heard of this magazine before, I wish I had, though...
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ToraToraDreams said:

My scanner's a bit gimp, but I'm trying to get it to work as I type.

And here we are:

One of the interesting features of this article to me is that it's written by a man.



Sorry about the quality of some of those scans, but it's the best I can do with my crappy machines.

Never heard of this mag.
Thanks for posting it though.

I don't think it's complimentary to Prince, and something tells me he wouldn't either. You must not have read Prince's article in Giant magazine, his views on women HAVE changed of late.
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That was a pretty good read. The artwork is great too.

I thought they might've ripped into TRC a little bit more, all the 'theocratic order' stuff for starters.

Dayclear said:

I haven't read the article, but I am aware of his recent, and rather unfortunate, change of tune. The writer of this article and, I'm assuming, the magazine is as well.

I'm curious though, why don't you think this would be complimentary? I read the entire article a few times today, and I think it comes off more positively than anything else, in spite of the rightly deserved criticisms.

NouveauDance said:

I would've thought so, but at least it was mentioned.

meow85 said:

My mistake the magazine is called 'Giant', the august/september 2007 issue. Where Prince sounds Very chauvanistic to me saying As men we're supposed to be humble. The ones that can't admit that are the ones that fall because they're caught up in worldly things like WOMEN, SEX and drugs. The bible is like the guidebook to help men and women with their sins. If I'm going to get some advice, wouldn't I want it from Solomon? That man had a thousand wives. I mean, I want to talk to the guy who had a thousand women!
Now that does not sound like the statement of a man that understands women. He called us 'WORLDLY THINGS'
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I have never heard of this magazine, and I am sure the article is somewhat interesting to read...however, I do not believe that Prince is a feminist...I believe that Prince appreciates women and their career endeavors, although I do believe that Prince would prefer to have a wife at home that cares for him and his household, while he went out to earn the bread.

I believe in most cases, not all, that structured society, depends on these roles.

I am all for single women making as much money as men in the same positions, and I definitely believe woman are equally talented...However, I also believe that women are more suited for raising children, and caring for a household and a man, than the other way around. In a family structure, where a man and a woman are married...Outside of that concept...either a man or a woman is capable of either role.

I am not a feminist. I believe in equality between the sexes...although I believe that between two people...it is apparent, which position belongs to whom.

Dayclear said:

I think youve misinterpreted 'worldly things' in the context of that quote prince is referring to lusts and desires of the flesh as opposed to things of the spirit. Using the word women merely represents sex in general as being a worldly part of mankind. Prince has indicated that he has an interest in the psyche of women, why wouldnt he want to talk to soloman. The idea being any man who had so many wives must have learned something about them.

I dont see how that statement was chauvanistic. he is talking as a man about mankind. Unless of course you find the term man to be chauvanistic and perhps he should have said 'peoplekind'.

I really loved reading that, thanks!

the typography looks interesting in that mag shame they drew him with flat boots tho!!

meow85 said:

dipdiddlyDONE.

Our very own SNAKEPEEL wrote that!

I'm so, so proud of him. Thanks, you guys, for posting this. I'm going to send him the URL to the thread. He's going to be thrilled.

applekisses said:

OMG, really Congrats, SnakePeel

I saw "Bitch Magazine" in Borders the other day when I was looking for Jet Magazine. I chuckled when I saw it, but didn't pick it up to leaf through it.

applekisses said:

That's awesome! I would credit Snakey on the front page, but I don't want to compromise anyone's Orgnonymity.

The drawing of Prince is pretty cool too. Is anybody else having trouble reading what's written in the balloon thingies, or is it just me?

Anxiety said:

Sigh...g'head. Considering Apples outed me .

SnakePeel said:

Congrats!!!!!

SnakePeel said:

done deal!

SnakePeel said:

Sorreeey! I'm just proud of you dorkwad!

applekisses said:

Me too.

Interesting that there is NO mention of the fact that his bands have always featured women in prominent roles...

Gayle
Lisa
Wendy
Sheila
Cat
Boni
Rosie
Rhonda
Cora

How many male-fronted bands in Rock, Funk, etc., have had a female drummer?

syble said:

I was about to say that. Good thing I read your post before repeating everything you said.
Women! Stop being sooooo sensitive and read between the lines.