Kim Kardashian

It's kinda crazy. We still badger and judge a woman for posting a picture of herself where she feels comfortable and has the self-confidence any woman deserves to have.

This past Monday, March 7th, one day before International Women's Day, Kim Kardashian West posted a mirror selfie of herself with no clothes on. She wasn't fully nude however, she did cover her breasts and "private parts" with two thick black lines.

Yeah it's a controversial picture to post. But I really don't see anything wrong with it. "She's not even wearing clothes." She may not technically be wearing clothes but she's covered the body parts that are sexualized by society so it doesn't really concern you.

"Well, I don't want my children to see this." First off, if you don't want your kids to see "this kind of content", don't allow them to have social media profiles. I assume the age of the child is young if you're concerned about them knowing female anatomy and potentially seeing a little side boob. Children shouldn't be exposed to social media platforms at that young of an age.

That's my personal opinion. I was fourteen when I got my first social media page, good ole Facebook, and I had to beg for it. The only reason I didn't wait until I was older was because I gave my mom an ultimatum, hamster or Facebook (she really doesn't like "rodents"). That's pretty off topic though, I'm sorry.

Kim's selfie really shouldn't bother anyone, as far as I'm concerned. She's a thirty-something year old mother of two and she pretty amazing body. If she wants to show it off, that's her choice. I get that it may be offensive for that much of her body to be showing, but why?  Why does her body bother you? Or people on the internet? It shouldn't.

This also isn't the first time Kim Kardashian has faced controversy because of her body. Her claim to fame comes from a sex tape. But that's different, that was released without her knowledge, and without her consent. She didn't choose to have that leaked, but it happened. She's built an incredible career, life and family given how she was brought into the public's eye.

She's also gotten heat from her multiple selfies. She posts a lot, but if she's confident in her skin that shouldn't be a problem. When she was pregnant, she posted a mirror selfie with not clothes on, showing of her baby bump and nothing else. She got a lot of backlash for that post but I thought it was so beautiful! She was showing her growing body, the amazing things that women can do.

Chloe Grace Moretz, a talented actress who has been featured in multiple films felt the need to speak her opinion on this issue.

"@KimKardashian I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than just our bodies."

I get where she's coming from. But why don't we also teach girls to embrace confidence. You can have a strong mind, intelligent brain and successful career, but posting a "sexy selfie" doesn't take away from that. That's where people go wrong. Just because she posts a risqué picture, doesn't take away from her intelligence.

Kim Kardashian is a beautiful mother of two, with a loving husband and a successful life. Given the cards she's been dealt I think she's made quite a name for herself.

We need to teach girls to embrace their confidence and not hide their sexuality. Kim Kardashian is advocating for confidence and I stand behind her. Confidence is key to successful women!

stay peaceful (and don't judge)!!