Music and Gender
Hey folks! It's LJ back again with another blog about Music and gender. I will be talking about the music and gender within rap music. Rap music really started or gained its hype around the 70s starting in New York City. As rap has become way more recognized globally its explicit nature of lyrics that sexualize, objectify and romanticize women has become extremely normalized as well. Rap lyrics often reflect and reinforce traditional gender stereotypes. For example, some male rappers may boast about their masculinity, while female rappers may challenge these norms by asserting their strength and independence. Female rappers like Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have used their music to empower women, celebrating themes of confidence, financial independence, and sexual agency. Many female rappers even outside of Nicki and Cardi emphasize financial independence, highlighting the importance of economic self sufficiency and breaking free from financial dependence on others. A...