Friday, August 30, 2013

A- // We Can't Stop // Miley Cyrus


  • Women as empowered
    • "We run things, things don't run we / Don't take nothing from nobody"
  • Women not in relation to men (but it's not specifically about women either)
  • Women objectified, but rejecting those who view this negatively
    • To my home girls here with the big butt / Shaking it like we at a strip club / Remember only God can judge ya / Forget the haters 'cause somebody loves ya
  • Just in case you thought these ratings were trying to just be kid-friendly, there are references to ecstacy/MDMA and probably cocaine

A // Roar // Katy Perry


  • Portrays women as powerful
    • "I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire / ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me ROAR"
  • Not about women only in relation to men (it could be about anyone)
  • Not objectifying women
  • No name calling
I would give this an A+ if it were particularly about women, but if a man sang this song, it wouldn't be. 

Thursday, August 29, 2013

D // Blurred Lines // Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell



  • Objectifies women
    • "What do they make dreams for / When you got them jeans on"
  • Name calling
    • Bitch
  • Is about women in relation to men
    • Not many women can refuse this pimpin'
  • Other offenses:
    • I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
  • Could be empowering
    • tried to domesticate you/But you're an animal.../That man is not your maker
    • You're a good girl.../You're far from plastic