The IMAGE OF WOMEN PRESENTED IN MUSIC VIDEOS
A study has shown there is a rapid development of music videos. This is a result of the high demand to entertain people through visualization of emotions and feelings. Videos have played a significant role in generating income for musicians from the sale of their videos. However, there is a significant concern about the negativity some videos have brought the Society.
Looking at some popular music videos nowadays, you will see that women are presented as sex objects. Music videos have been progressively using women sexually to reach out to a broader audience objectively. Most videos have victimized women by violating their dignity. Nowadays, videos are sexually attributed to gain the audience’s attention, hence getting many people liking the videos.
Hip-hop music and rap songs have gained much fame in recent years because of women’s use. In hip-hop music, women’s bodily appearance is emphasized, making the videos more attractive to the intended uses. Women are objectified from the way they dress up to the way dance. They use a seductive tone and acting, which makes the scenarios sexual in away.
The urban dance group was more concerned about supporting women on sexuality rather than popularity. Viewing women as sexual objects should be done away with altogether. This can be achieved by educating our ladies of their dignity. The media should come up with ways to emphasize and showcase the importance of strong women by involving them in music videos. By doing this, the way women are being portrayed can change in popular music videos. Apart from showcasing women’s sexuality, the media should teach women to have control over their own.