Don't Blame Rowan Blanchard For "Girl Meets World" Cancellation
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Don't Blame Rowan Blanchard For "Girl Meets World" Cancellation

It's time we stop glorifying girl-on-girl hate.

227
Don't Blame Rowan Blanchard For "Girl Meets World" Cancellation
Disney Channel

It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with Disney Channel’s Girls Meet World, the Emmy-nominated spin-off of the 90s Boys Meet World.

The show is similar enough to the original without being forced or cheesy while remaining unique to today’s pop-culture.

The casting of Rowan Blanchard as Riley Matthews, the daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews is the perfect match.

She portrays Cory's kindness, eccentricity, and freak-out moments.

She has Tonpanga's ambition, typical teenage-girl confusion and dedication to making the world a better place.

Even while off the screen, she is an outspoken and honest young actress.

She says things as they happen to her which shows awareness of what is happening in the world, especially with girls her age.

Recently, she was rumored to dislike her co-actors and that the show will be cancelled because of her alleged feud with Sabrina Carpenter.

She was clearly bothered by the accusations and took to Twitter to debunk the rumors.

Even Carpenter responded to all of this by Tweeting a photo of the two.

Neither of these girls should have to address these rumors (even if they handled it like a pro).

As Selena Gomez said at Glamour'sWomen of the Year Awards, "women have been taught their whole lives that we must compete with each other" including non-threatening, equally successful, and supportive female characters in popular culture.

BUT... news flash: there is enough room for all of us!

Hating another woman for having less fat on her body isn't going to make you thinner.

Hoping a female co-worker doesn't get a promotion won't necessarily further your career.

Wishing a romantic relationship would go sour isn't going to get you a date.

As Blanchard mentioned in the September issue of Glamour, let's be of help to other women.

We're making serious strides and it's time we stop seeing other women as our greatest adversary.

In fact, powerful, put-together, kick-ass women make the best of friends.

That is why we need to recreate the way girl-on-girl interactions are portrayed in the media so that it no longer becomes the default way women are expected to behave.

I think that Blanchard has brought this to our attention and she is only getting started.

She has an entire career ahead of her and definitely has a lot more to share with our world.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

90944
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

63632
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments