Girl’s Power: Analysis of Feminist Expression in the Hip-hop Garment’s Culture

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Girl’s Power: Analysis of Feminist Expression in the Hip-hop Garment’s Culture

Sitian Li 1* , Yaxuan Wang 2 , Muyi Xie 3
  • 1 Vancouver Academy High School, Richmond, Canada    
  • 2 The Middle School Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, China    
  • 3 Division of Culture and Creativity, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, China    
  • *corresponding author 15000340236@xs.hnit.edu.cn
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ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
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ISBN (Print): 978-1-915371-33-1
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Abstract

The issue of gender has become increasingly socially sensitive in recent years. There is a high level of conversation about feminism, and discussions of feminism are beginning to emerge in hip-hop culture, where, for example, female performers express their feminist attitudes through their dress code. The female performers of today typically wear two types of clothing: sexy and baggy. In this study, each of these styles is discussed separately to determine why these two outfits are the most representative feminist symbols in hip-hop culture. Additionally, how do these two outfits convey the importance of feminism and gender equality? The purpose of this study is to convey the efforts of female rappers to change the current patriarchy in hip-hop culture. Furthermore, hip-hop clothing can be used to create a sense of self-awareness in others and break stereotypes. It is the purpose of this study to integrate the gender elements contained in hip-hop music to ultimately contribute to the achievement of gender equality in society.

Keywords:

Hip-hop clothing, gender equality, feminism

Li,S.;Wang,Y.;Xie,M. (2023). Girl’s Power: Analysis of Feminist Expression in the Hip-hop Garment’s Culture. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,4,587-592.
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Li,S.;Wang,Y.;Xie,M. (2023). Girl’s Power: Analysis of Feminist Expression in the Hip-hop Garment’s Culture. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,4,587-592.

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References

[1]. Horton, K. & Street, P. (2021). This hashtag is just my style: Popular feminism & digital fashion activism. Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, 35(6), 883-896. Https://doi.org/10.1080/10304312.2021.1993573

[2]. Su, Y. (2022). Research on the innovative design of hip-hop style in menswear. - CNKI. Retrieved August 12, 2022, from https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CMFDTEMP&filename=1022592516.nh

[3]. Ayers, M. (2014, August 22). Nicki Minaj's 'anaconda' video breaks Vevo Single Day Record. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 12, 2022, from http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014 /08/22/nicki-minajs-anaconda-video-breaks-vevo-single-day-record/.

[4]. Yan, M. (2019). The Emergence and Disappearance of Feminist Discourse in Online Variety Show: The Case of "Rap of China". RADIO&TV(11), Retrieved August 12, 2022, from doi:10.19395/j.cnki.1674-246x.2019.11.032. ，65-67

[5]. Ruodi， Z. & Yingjie, C. (2020) Analysis of the development trend of modern genderless clothing - exploring the possibility of men wearing women's clothing to the public. Modern Business Trade Industry (12), Retrieved August 12, 2022, from: doi: 10.19311/j.cnki.1672-3198.2020.12.024. 48-49

[6]. Coker, H. C. (2014, December 20). My anaconda don't: Nicki Minaj's ass and feminism. Jezebel. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://jezebel.com/my-anaconda-dont-nicki-minajs-ass-and-feminism-1672258144

[7]. Berggren, K. (2014). Hip hop feminism in Sweden: Intersectionality, feminist critique and female masculinity. European Journal of Women’s Studies, 21(3), 233-250.

[8]. Gleeson, J., & Turner, B. (1970, January 1). Online feminist activism as performative consciousness-raising: A #MeToo case study. SpringerLink. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-15213-0_4

[9]. Zhou, J. (2019). A Study on the Vicissitudes of the U.S. Army Women’s Position. - CNKI Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CMFD2011&filename=2010165104.nh

[10]. Lünenborg, M., & Maier, T. (2015). ‘Power politician’ or ‘fighting bureaucrat’: Gender and power in German political coverage. Media, Culture & Society. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0163443714557979.180-196

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