The Beyoncé effect: essays on sexuality, race and feminism

Since her late–1990s debut as a member of the R&B trio Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé Knowles has garnered both praise and criticism. While some consider her an icon of female empowerment, others see her as detrimental to feminism and representing a negative image of women of color. Her music has a de...

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Weitere Verfasser: Trier-Bieniek, Adrienne M. 1979- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers [2016]
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Zusammenfassung:Since her late–1990s debut as a member of the R&B trio Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé Knowles has garnered both praise and criticism. While some consider her an icon of female empowerment, others see her as detrimental to feminism and representing a negative image of women of color. Her music has a decidedly pop aesthetic, yet her power-house vocals and lyrics focused on issues like feminine independence, healthy sexuality and post-partum depression give her songs dimension and substance beyond typical pop fare. This collection of new essays presents a detailed study of the music and persona of Beyoncé—arguably the world’s biggest pop star. Topics include the body politics of respectability; feminism, empowerment and gender in Beyoncé’s lyrics; black female pleasure; and the changing face of celebrity motherhood. - Adrienne Trier-Bieniek is the chair of sociology and anthropology at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. She is the editor of numerous books on popular culture
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:viii, 220 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9780786499748

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