I think these songs are really good representations of gender for me. I really like how Shania Twain sings songs about a women who can wear mens clothing and drink beer and still be "all woman." She also sings about women who are being abused standing up for themselves and saying no more! TLC's "Unpretty" is one of my favorites. It has a great message for everyone, especially young girls who are really feeling the pressure to look perfect. All of these songs are empowering for women.
My taste in music has changed somewhat through the years but not a whole lot. Now, however, I am much more aware of lyrics and what they mean. I do not like listening to music (like a lot of the rap out there) that disrespects and objectifies women.
Response to the Readings:
I thought the chapter in FIFE about feminist class struggle was really interesting. Class struggle between women in feminism was something I had previously not thought that much about before taking this class. I think that it is a shame that as feminists, women who are appalled at the way they are being in today's society, would turn right around and treat other women differently than they would want to be treated. I think that makes feminism as a whole look bad.
Bell Hooks article on boys really hits home how much todays society and culture really dictates how boys, (and when they grow up, men) are supposed to act. The only thing I didn't like about this article is how hooks makes it seem like there is something wrong with being a manly man. I don't think there's anything wrong with being a stereotypical male. The point is you should be whatever kind of man you want to be, whether thats a jock or someone who like to shop!
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