For example, artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B have faced criticism that goes beyond simple disagreement with their music. Some critics object specifically to women being explicit, assertive, or unapologetic about sexual topics, while comparable content from male artists is often treated as more normal or expected.
Similarly, when female authors, speakers, educators, or advocates discuss:
- consent,
- sexual abuse,
- boundaries,
- women’s pleasure,
- reproductive choices,
- or body autonomy,
they can encounter resistance from people who are uncomfortable with women speaking authoritatively about those subjects.
