In recent years musicians, such as Beyoncé, have
become more vocal about their feminist ideals. The feminist discussion has
blown up on social media. Here are some of the musicians contributing to that
conversation.
Charlie XCX, in collaboration with BBC, recently
released a documentary on what it is like to be a woman in the pop music
industry. The documentary featured Charlie interviewing other pop musicians on the
festival circuit. Her interviewees included Marina and the Diamonds, Jack
Antonoff, and Ryn Weaver, who is very outspoken about feminism on social media.
Jenny Lewis’s “Just One
of the Guys” has been hailed as a feminist anthem. The video features Brie
Lawson, Kristen Stewart, and Anne Hathaway who are all outspoken feminists.
Pat Benatar rejected the
image that was forced on her at the beginning of her career. She wanted her
music to be the focus rather than her body. Pat will be at the Paramount with
her husband, Neil Giraldo, on May 10th, 2016.
Janelle Monae has been
outspoken about feminism and her song Q.U.E.E.N. has come to represent
intersectional feminism. “And as women I
think we should be in control of our body, whether we’re naked or whatever. But
let that be your decision, not, ‘these are the standards, you are a woman, you
need to do this.” –Janelle Monae
From a young age, Joan
Jett made waves in the male dominated music industry. “People don't want to see
women doing things they don't think women should do.” –Joan Jett
-Intern Michaella
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