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Contemporary Female Pop Singers’ Empowerment of Female Self-Consciousness
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Abstract
In modern-day society, women are progressively exerting their influence and authority in diverse domains, such as the dynamic realm of the music industry. This transformation indicates a noteworthy progression in the role and impact of women as they persist in defying and adjusting to the traditionally male-dominated landscape of music. This paper comprehensively explores the impact of pop music culture on women’s self-awareness from a feminist perspective. The purpose is to analyze the intricate relationship between pop music and women’s self-perception in contemporary society. In the first section how women are portrayed in the music industry is discussed, analyzing how they construct and present their public personas. This scrutiny reveals the intricate network of societal expectations and stereotypes that can hinder female musicians, providing valuable insight into the obstacles they face in forming their identities. The following section explores the empowering possibilities that lie within feminist pop music by analyzing how the creative works of these artists go beyond mere entertainment, actively promoting strong and positive self-awareness among women. Their lyrical content, music videos, and live performances challenge traditional norms and encourage self-empowerment. The final section of this essay examines the complex landscape of obstacles and criticisms encountered by feminist pop music culture, recognizing the unavoidable discussions and disagreements that arise in this constantly evolving field. Through a comprehensive exploration of these three elements, this research seeks to reveal the intricate connection between pop music culture and women’s self-awareness, emphasizing its potential to bring about transformation in the ongoing quest for gender equality and empowerment.
Keywords
pop music, female, self-awareness
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Liao,P. (2023). Contemporary Female Pop Singers’ Empowerment of Female Self-Consciousness. Communications in Humanities Research,22,294-301.
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