Artist: Lunachicks
Song: Luxury Problem Lyrics:
Overview:
This analysis explores female-fronted punk/alternative rock bands and how their top song expresses emotions. I will be using The Sex-Role Perspective to examine what it means to be a woman according to women in a male-dominated genre. To best explore the Sex-Role Perspective, my analysis will consist of highlighting emotions that fall under stereotypically female and counter-stereotypical emotions pulled from Hyde (1995, p. 134).
Stereotypical emotions conveyed:
“Isn’t it hard when you’re spoiled rotten?/ Got another luxury problem problem!”
- The whole trophy wife stereotype
Contersterotypical emotions conveyed:
“I like to sit and pity myself because it hurts”
- Reluctant to find and acknowledge the emotions being faced
Conclusion:
The artist deals with “first world problems,” and acknowledges the stupidity in complaining about things that are considered a luxury to some. It’s in the dismissal of their own emotions that the root of the problems becomes clear: not allowing themselves to feel certain emotions because they are comparing themselves to others.
Shared by: Zoe Green
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