Engaging conversation with Lady Bitch Ray proved entertaining
Chatting with Lady Bitch Ray
On a Friday night at the Werkstattbühne of the city theater, Lady Bitch Ray, a powerhouse of a woman known for her bold media appearances, took the stage in a different light. Instead of her usual provocative performance, she powered a 'dedikodu' - a Turkish term for, you guessed it, chit-chat or friendly banter.
The evening saw Lady Bitch Ray, a scientist, political activist, rapper, fashion designer, author, and educational consultant of Turkish descent, joined by Antigone Akkün, director, author, and performer of Greek descent. The duo lounged on comfy couches adorned with vibrant pillows and shared intimate stories over gossip and a delightful Turkish buffet.
The conversation covered a range of topics, with Lady Bitch Ray emphasizing the importance of self-care. She shared her mother's struggles to find time for self-care, appealing to all women to take care of themselves, not just through luxurious treats but also by demanding what they deserve. She also encouraged artists to demand fair compensation, battling against the staggering 25% gender pay gap in the arts scene caused by frequent modesty and financial constraints.
Another point of discussion was the constant pressure on women to self-optimize, which starts at a young age. At times, even young girls as young as 12 or 13 resort to FaceBook fillers like Botox and hyaluronic acid injections to conform to beauty standards. Calling out the strong influence of social media, Lady Bitch highlighted how young women, not just the very young, believe this submission to certain body norms is a choice of self-determination. Even some feminists participate in the beauty obsession.
The duo admitted they saw few ways to counter this new form of female submission and found it challenging to bring back women who had already been emancipated but later fell back into traditional, patriarchal roles. Dr. Sahin concluded the evening remarkably by pointing out that German society owes a significant debt to Turkish, Greek, and Italian guest workers, who went on strike for their rights back in 1973.
In a surprising twist, two partially undressed men served as the audience's ears, attentively reading the desires of the debating women from their eyes, with Lady Bitch Ray enjoying a massage from one particularly devout man. The evening ended with a stimulating conversation that made everyone walk away enlightened and empowered.
- Lady Bitch Ray, during her chit-chat session, discussed the influence of social media on entertainment and pop-culture, specifically mentioning the trend of young women using FaceBook fillers to conform to beauty standards.
- Highlighting the importance of self-care in pop-culture, celebrities like Lady Bitch Ray are encouraging artists and women alike to demand fair compensation and break the 25% gender pay gap in the arts scene, often caused by modesty and financial constraints.
