Whataboutism is an easy logical fallacy to fall into. Art being supported by rich patrons isn’t exactly a modern new thing. And brands are kind of inherent in the fashion industry anyway. This kind of art may not be my thing or your thing, but it’s still art, and still VERY different than demeaning gossip around gender stereotypes.
Is it whataboutism? I’m not saying that misogyny is somehow less awful here because it’s met gala. I’m saying we have two separate issues here: misogyny and fascination with rich people. Both are terrible for society and both are stupid, I just don’t know which one is more so.
Whataboutism is an easy logical fallacy to fall into. Art being supported by rich patrons isn’t exactly a modern new thing. And brands are kind of inherent in the fashion industry anyway. This kind of art may not be my thing or your thing, but it’s still art, and still VERY different than demeaning gossip around gender stereotypes.
Is it whataboutism? I’m not saying that misogyny is somehow less awful here because it’s met gala. I’m saying we have two separate issues here: misogyny and fascination with rich people. Both are terrible for society and both are stupid, I just don’t know which one is more so.