The third female artist I will be looking at is Ariana Grande. She is known for her Pop and Contemporary R&B music. Her number one song on Spotify is 7 Rings.
Stereotype
In the music video, Ariana Grande is seen wearing either the color pink or she is wearing a full diamond outfit. Both of these, the color pink and diamonds, are part of the female gender stereotype. This stereotype includes the idea that pink is their favorite color and that diamonds are a girls best friend. With glitter, diamonds, and luxuries seen everywhere in the music video, money is being shown off.
Counter Stereotype
Throughout the video, many backup dancers and actors are seen. They are all female and all showing how the gender stereotypes in the world are changing. Women are able to buy what they want and act how they want without permission from others. This song brings back the tune from “Favorite Things” from the movie The Sound of Music, which was from a time period where women were put into strict gender roles. This song and it’s music video go against the old gender roles and stereotypes.
Shared by: Emma Dodson
Image Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYh6mYIJG2Y