gender representation in music videos

in media, genders are represented differently to normal life. for example, men are more likely to be displayed as being the main focus, such as in a music video they will more likely to be playing the instruments or singing, while the women will more likely be dancing or adoring the man. also, men in music videos are more likely to be dominant and aggressive, while the women are more likely to be very passive and be submissive. they often have gender specific roles, such as a male being a fire-fighter and a female being a cheerleader. women are also likely to act in a more sexual behaviour, act more provocative and are more likely to be sexual objects, while the men will be very central. women are usually in music videos just so they can be seen, and are not needed in the actual song. women are also used solely for the male gaze, so more men will watch it. many people are against the use of women in this way, and they are feminist, while others support omen doing this, and are pro-feminist.

In this music video, Anaconda, the women in the video, including the singer, Nicki Minaj, are all wearing very revealing and form fitting clothes, which feminists would say is being used to show the women off in a sexual manner for the male gaze, while pro-feminists would say they chose to wear this outfit so they could feel attractive and beautiful. The women are also dancing in a very sexual manner, and are often showing various parts of the body off to the viewers. Feminists would say that the women are doing this so that the men will want to watch the video so it can sell  more, while pro-feminists would say that they are dong this to feel very attractive and to show that they have power over the viewer.