Today, I would like to talk about the sexism which I have not-so-recently noticed in many current song lyrics. I am pretty sure that I am not the only one who has seemed to observe this obvious fact, although, according to research, I am one of the few who has decided to make public (not many write about this). However, I feel that this is a big issue and needs to be informed on ASAP. Many song lyrics, both in the present and in the past, have had very vulgar and suggestive messages both from women and from men. Men are usually singing about getting in bed with a woman and how "sexy" or how "hot" she is (they never bother to look at the personality!) and can't seem to put value into any other subject. Words such as "(Female) The answer is 'No.' (Male) Baby it's cold outside," (hence tricking her into staying with him) "You know all you gotta do is tell me what you’re sipping on. And I promise that I’m gonna keep it coming all night long," and "Let me appreciate your nakedness. Relax, this martini will make you less shy," are all examples of song lyrics which not only objectify women but also encourage the idea of "rape culture," telling woman that "this drink will make you less shy" so that I can basically appreciate your nakedness while you are unconscious and do not have full awareness of your actions. Additionally, song lyrics written by artists such as Pitbull, Chris Brown, and many other music artists objectify woman and speak of only their physical attributes and how "attractive" they are, only to later get them into bed. However, this isn't all men's fault. Songs written by female artists, such as the song "Booty" by Jennifer Lopez, also encourage the objectification of women as sex objects. Even Lopez, a women herself, embodies the persona of "giving a man what he asks for" just because "it's his birthday," therefore wanting to pleasure him without any regard whatsoever towards her own personal feelings. All in all, it is not only men themselves but also us women which are putting each other down and encouraging each other to become sex objects to men. We must stop copy-catting this culture and bring a change to this persona, embracing not only the physical attributes of a woman and a relationship but it's emotional health also.
References
Chain Raise. (2014). 8 Popular Songs That Are Actually Promoting Rape. Retrieved from http://chainraise.com/8-popular-songs-that-are-actually-promoting-rape/
Halper, K. (2014, October 21). 9 songs that are rape-ier than you realized. Retrieved from https://t.co/aGMtKvWQxR
References
Chain Raise. (2014). 8 Popular Songs That Are Actually Promoting Rape. Retrieved from http://chainraise.com/8-popular-songs-that-are-actually-promoting-rape/
Halper, K. (2014, October 21). 9 songs that are rape-ier than you realized. Retrieved from https://t.co/aGMtKvWQxR