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Her tone suggested that Western critics often hold a hypocritical double standard, criticizing Saudi Arabia for not being “advanced enough” while ignoring progress that has been made. She insinuated that the criticism is politically motivated rather than genuinely aimed at improving women’s lives.
The Purchase of Morality and the Role of Money
Toward the end of her rant, Cummings alluded to the idea that performers like herself are motivated by financial gain, which she presented as a neutral or even positive fact. She challenged critics to admit that they, too, are driven by money—implying that their moral outrage is selective or self-serving.