FIVE – WHO CARES!

Feminist: A person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.

Today’s discussion of the Railton readings made me think. I mean that’s what’s supposed to happen when you’ve engaged in a very politically charge discussion on how we are now the media in which representation is compared to. No pressure at all with our project, since we are leaning towards a narrative kinda MV. Not only would we have to figure out the plot beyond pretty gardens and Elvis hair, but we need to be conscious of how we portray any of the women we have. It’s relevant for Abby, although she mainly has to figure out how she wants to would to view her as an artist, but when I have to consider how people may interpret the storyline along with character representation it does put a toll on you. Luckily so far we haven’t had a lot of issues with being PC, but then again we haven’t got a completely solid pitch yet to censor. But do I want to censor it?

I’ve linked below (Queen) Beyoncé’s “***Flawless” which is a feminist anthem for many people. While contemplating all the shortcomings of society, and how women are perceived, I wanted to reflect on how the women I hold high are perceived. Beyoncé has been crowned as a modern feminist icon, with her non-apologetic views and attitude towards the industry and herself within the industry. She doesn’t just flaunt her body for “cheap” attention, she’s owning it. But is it the same as how P!NK depicts her “Stupid Girls”. These two very different views on representation are striking sometimes. Beyoncé is owning her shit, she loves herself and doesn’t care what anyone thinks, while P!NK rejects traditional feminine qualities altogether it seems, and appears to be putting down women who adhere to societies stereotypes. Her MV paints an image that girls that like girly things are stupid, and that we should embrace more masculine traits to finally be seen as equal. Personally I think like Queen B, and would like to dictate how my body and mind are viewed, but I can see how P!NK’s 2009 MV could also strike a chord with people. Neither are completely right, but both women would probably agree that things do need to change.

Now back to my dilemma of image and perception of my characters. Well for now, lets let Abby decided for herself how she, and her music video want to be viewed as. It is her voice and persona that we are presenting to the public, so she definitely has a say.

 

Now that feels like it definitely went on for too long, or maybe I’m just imagining that as I write this at 11:30pm. Anywho this blog posts MV share, aside from the two lovely videos above, is another KPOP one. Keeping in theme with females killing it, F(x)’s “Red Light” is a striking video with 5 ladies who definitely know how to project a strong image. I think the cinematography, and the use of projections were fantastic in this, and I glad to see more amazing video from them. Seriously so glad that they are free from their caged box sets. Like seriously.