Females in Music

I thought for this mini project I would criticize and evaluate some of the female role models I have in my life through my choice of music. Not even realizing how I don’t really see most of the artist as role models, but have still influenced me in one way or another. I took the Song titles of all the songs on my phone that were made by female artist and created a word cloud. I noticed that many of the words were very contradictory of one another. Some were very strong and sex driven, while others were more nurturing.  Well maybe subconsciously I chose these songs by these women because I want to be able to posses each of these specific characteristics and use any of them all at once or individually at any given time. The three main reasons for admiring a role model were: (1) dedication; (2) popular image; and (3) ability. ( Antonia Ivaldi) I think that some of these characteristics aren't ideal for every female to want or obtain so then there becomes the problem with the quality of that person or trait they tend to show the most. James R. Briscoe has done research that shows some qualitative considerations are also raised, centering around the changing roles and images of the female pop music artist. I don't see a real problem with the songs or what they might represent. Some people just want something different. “Young women are looking for a more culturally diverse, less sex-role stereotyped reflection [of themselves]."5(Sheila Whiteley)I think that this could be true for some people, but I think that many young women are looking for characteristics that they want to have, or that they do have but don’t feel comfortable enough to show it all the time or in front of certain people.

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