Laura Mulvey- Music VIdeos

 

Questions:

1) In what videos can we see the 'Male Gaze' theory?

Miley Cyrus- Wrecking Ball- This opening shot of Miley Cyrus is a close up of her face. Her lipstick significantly stands out as it is a bold red colour contrasting with her complexion and pure white background. The mouth and eyes are both features of the face that are typically associated with female. Thus, making her look attractive and complying with the Male gaze theory.
Robin Thicke- Blurred Lines- The women are also represented in what they where and how they act, such as in many videos it shows women showing more flesh than the men this maybe to suggest that women wearing less clothes is what will attract the male audience, also perhaps through how the women act in the videos such as dancing around the men, this can illustrate that men have more advantages and higher status over women which again highlights Mulvey‟s theory that society is more male dominated examples that support this is shown in Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke.

2) Do you believe that women "experience the texts narrative secondarily"? Why?

I believe that women do experience the text's narrative secondarily, as they are the ones who are always being watched, judged and talked about by men. I also believe that men can be seen as objects by females too meaning that the male gaze theory may not always be supported.

3) Does this help with the continuatuation of sexism? Does it suggest that the music industry is corrupt and fuelled by sexism?

I think music is an element of sexism for all ages but mainly the younger generation. This is because they are influenced more easily. I think that the idea of 'male gaze' is not acceptable but due to the viewing numbers constantly increasing it is being seen as okay. I think people do not think that the music industry is filled with sexism as it has become our way of daily life to see each sex portrayed in this way by the media.

4) Do you believe women play on this stereotype?

I think that  today’s society females do play to males attention. I think this could be influenced by the media but is mainly because they find the attention positive. Having sexualised figures in the industry means that people are being less confident in the way they look. I think women play to it as it is seen as natural to act in such a way.