Since her late-1990s debut as a member of the R&B trio Destiny's Child, Beyonce Kwles has garnered both praise and criticism. While some consider her an icon of female empowerment, others see her as detrimental to feminism and representing a negative image of women of color. Her music has a decidedly pop aesthetic, yet her power-house vocals and lyrics focused on issues like feminine independence, healthy sexuality and post partum depression give her songs dimension and substance beyond typical pop fare. This collection of new essays presents a detailed study of the music and persona of Beyonce-arguably the world's biggest pop star. Topics include: the body politics of respectability; feminism, empowerment and gender in Beyonce's lyrics; black female pleasure; and the changing face of celebrity motherhood.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Co Inc
ISBN-10
0786499745
ISBN-13
9780786499748
eBay Product ID (ePID)
224508585
Product Key Features
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Music & Dance
Dimensions
Weight
318g
Height
229mm
Width
152mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Jefferson, Nc
Spine
13mm
Edited by
Adrienne Trier-Bieniek
Author Biography
Adrienne Trier-Bieniek is Chair of Sociology and Anthropology at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, USA. She is the editor of numerous books on popular culture.