According to The Merchants of Cool, a documentary filmed by Frontline, a midriff is defined as a woman who is seen as prematurely an adult, consumed by her appearances, and is a recollection of sexual cliques but repackaged to empower women. As we all know, the Kardashians have been all over media lately. From the internet to television, it’s nearly impossible for one to never have heard of anything related to the Kardashians. Among the Kardashians, Kylie Jenner fits perfectly in the shoes of a midriff.
At only nineteen years-old, Kylie Jenner has done what most teenagers won’t do in the next five years. With her cosmetic company and her modeling career, most would believe she is a young entrepreneur rather than just a teenager who was once a little girl in a reality t.v. show just a few years ago. Even though Kylie is still currently part of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, she is no longer seen as Kim’s younger sister, but as her own unique character. Many viewers who have watched the show in its early days or has seen Kylie’s old pictures have noticed that Kylie’s appearance has drastically changed over the years. Perhaps, Kylie has had plastic surgery to achieve her current appearance because of her insecurities. Kylie’s constant style changes shows her obsession of keeping up with trends in order to maintain her position of being “cool”. Fans find her “inspiring” and a “role model”. What would’ve been seen as “slutty” a few years ago is now seen as empowering, in Kylie’s case. Kylie claims that she wants to be an inspiration for young girls but her actions say otherwise. In a photo shoot, Kylie is known to have been photographed in a revealing outfit while sitting on a wheel chair. Some have taken this negatively and see the photoshoot as just a way to criticize those with disabilities. However, fans believe Kylie had attempted to increase the awareness for those with disabilities using her sexual appeal.
Based on what we see of her life, Kylie Jenner fits all the requirements of a midriff.
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