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Discussing the word "Diva" - Part 2

Ok, let's explore this word "diva" some more. Now, another description of the word "diva" per wikepedia is a celebrated female singer. The term is used to describe a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and by extension in theatre, cinema, and popular music. The meaning of diva is closely related to that of "prima donna". Interesting, will take a look at "prima donna" later. So, what is intriguing to me is how this word "diva" has tranistioned into mainstream, on the street and culture to mean something totally different. This raised questions in me like, what is diva?, what is the criteria to be a diva?, and where did this criteria come from? Let's talk.

Discussing the word "Diva" - Part 1

Most of us, at least females, stand of awe of the word "Diva". Most women aspire to accomplish being a diva. From head to toe and in word women aspire to be "Diva-fide". However, from what most of us know about a Diva is not all that pleasant. Therefore, lets us look at this word closely, webster online dictionary defines "Diva" as, a vain or undisciplined person who finds it difficult to work under direction or as part of a team. Interesting definition and I am sure and hope that when most women called themselves "diva" or refer to a female friend as "diva" that are not calling themselves "vain" or "difficult". Just food for thought.