Beyoncé Effect: Essays on Sexuality, Race and Feminism Contributor(s): Trier-Bieniek, Adrienne (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786499745 ISBN-13: 9780786499748 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Soul & R&b - Social Science | Popular Culture - Social Science | Women's Studies |
Dewey: 782.421 |
LCCN: 2016022666 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.8" (0.75 lbs) 228 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Since her late-1990s debut as a member of the R&B trio Destiny's Child, Beyoncé Knowles 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 Beyoncé--arguably the world's biggest pop star. Topics include the body politics of respectability; feminism, empowerment and gender in Beyoncé's lyrics; black female pleasure; and the changing face of celebrity motherhood. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |