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Since her late-1990s debut as a member of the R&B trio Destiny’s Child, Beyonce 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 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.
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Publisher : McFarland & Company (July 11, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 228 pages
ISBN-10 : 0786499745
ISBN-13 : 978-0786499748
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 12 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.46 x 9 inches
