Temple University Female Stars Highlighting Their Sexual Desirability Discussion

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Read this article

https://templeu.instructure.com/courses/86382/files/10524388/download?verifier=6uXUKeDqfA1lMTF5POnHZBUhjqyRJzlLv1PiQ0SO&wrap=1

Then, listen to these musical examples mentioned in the article and watch the music videos:

https://youtu.be/TTRhUWWd4cM

https://youtu.be/qnn0Bju3wig

https://youtu.be/ECxBHhMc7oI

https://youtu.be/-sElstTIWf4

https://youtu.be/lJUFrBIDhLY


When you are done, respond to at least one of the following prompts.

Indicate which prompt(s) you are responding to. Your post should be a minimum of 200 words long, excluding any citations or direct quotes. Clearly reference the article in your response.

1. On page 112, the author states "While major record labels often tend to sell their female stars by highlighting their sexual desirability, some female performers managed to carve out a representational space by highlighting girl themes that energized girl solidarity and held up the possibility for a re-articulation of young femininity." Using at least two of the music video examples taken from above and/or one example from the lesson, provide examples of music that highlights sexual desirability and performers who have attempted to re-articulate what it means to be an empowered female performing artist. Consider the music, lyrics, and visuals of the music video. Be sure to reference the article to support your response.

2. The author describes Ayumi Hamasaki as a 'white' goddess and Misia as a 'black' music diva. What are the racial implications of this statement, and how do you personally feel about it? Provide examples in support of your argument. Keep in mind that the author of this article is not Japanese, lives in the United States, and is writing for a primarily English-speaking audience.

3. On page 116, the author states that "Music video is the key to Hamasaki’s and other female performers’ success. Beyond serving as marketing tools, they produce gender discourses that, rather than reiterate gender norms, complicate them." Using at least one of the music video examples above, explain how this can be true. Be sure to find and reference additional support from the article.

4. Using the article as a reference, argue foror against this statement: Ayumi Hamasaki is a positive role model for Japanese women. Use at least one of the music videos to support your argument and clear references to the article.

5. On page 123, the author presents a Japanese perspective about Misia and her music: "R&B is captured as a neo-Japanese sign in the sense that the singer’s message is that we (in Japan) are in possession of ‘blackness’; it is not an import, it is part of our own culture … what makes us Japanese is getting more and more complex and diverse, and African American music is part of it.' "

What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree, and why? Use at least one of the music videos and additional information from the article to support your argument.

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2. I think that the author calling Hamasaki a “white” goddess and Misia a “black” music diva
reveals the author’s perception and biases towards both the whites and the blacks. While it is not
a harmful statement in itself, it does show some kind of stereotyping ...

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