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It is important to acknowledge and observe common themes that have continued to present themselves over time throughout the history of Black performance. A theme that is in need of recognition in order to move forward as a society is the hypersexualization of Black female artists in the hip-hop industry. The current generation of Black female hip-hop artists have continued to utilize the theme of hypersexuality in correlation with the “Body Positivity Movement”. Within this acknowledgement it is important to include the icons that are choosing to freely express their bodies, sexuality, and share this influence with society in a positive light. This framework will focus on icons such as Melissa Jefferson known as Lizzo, and Megan Pete known as Megan Thee Stallion. Black female bodies have gone through a continuing pattern of being scrutinized by society throughout generations, specifically broken down into body parts rather than the whole body. This results in the dehumanization of black female bodies that are often treated like a souvenir or an animal. The 1996 play “Venus'' written by American playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, will be used in this framework to paint the clear picture of hypersexualization that is apparent in contemporary life. This thesis will also be utilizing theories and schools of thought such as Bell Hooks and Kimberlé Crenshaw’s intersectional feminist frameworks, Susan Bordo’s gender studies approach and Lev Vygotski’s sociocultural theory. These frameworks will be applied to contemporary pieces created by Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo such as songs, interviews, TikToks, and health resources. |
