Wednesday, 25 September 2019

+*-Miley Cyrus: Mother's Daughter (Official Video)-*+


Miley Cyrus: Mother's Daughter:

https://youtu.be/7T2RonyJ_Ts

(0:04) - Denotes: Miley in red latex outfit in a sexual pose - Connotes- Female sexuality; body positioning- Suggestive, appeals to Laura Mulvey's Male gaze; represents female empowerment; feminists would have different opinions- conflict theory - liberal= accepting, radical= reject.

(0:12) - Close up of underwear- Sexualises women / Empowers women - Quite Risqué - Somewhat uncommon to be used in a female music video to this extent.

(0:27) -  "You are f*** beautiful"- Adopting the conventions of subliminal messages - Trying to promote body positivity and boost female self-esteem.

(0:30) - a naked, overweight woman covering herself with a handheld fan - inspired by greek women - suggesting all women should feel empowered - promoting body positivity.

(0:30) - Lyrics - "Oh my god, she's got the power" - Power could represent female empowerment.

(0:37) - Virginity is a social construct - idea of trying to subliminally message to be who they are - not following society's expectations.

(0.48) - Young, black girl dressed as a superhero - Symbolic of being free - Dreaming - Saving the world through female empowerment.

(1:00) - Image of baby - connotes purity, innocence - opposite of society - the freedom of childhood - mother protect the innocence in society.

(1:33) - transgender individual - breaks away from typical music video conventions.

(1:39) - Impaired woman - Breaking away from stereotypes - Not letting her disability define her.

(2:27) - Showing how Miley is being forced to conform - clothing is extremely preppy, unlike Myles general style.





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