First released in 2002, “She Will Be Loved” shows a few characteristics of the soon-to-be-named “nice guy” trope. However, in spite of these flaws, the song remains a positive song about a man supporting a girl –– in one way or another.
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In her catchy 2015 single, Meghan Trainor illustrates the harmful effects of internalized misogyny with lyrics celebrating traditional gender roles.
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When dancing to the contagious beats of cumbia, bachata, salsa, and merengue, it’s easy to forget the sometimes negative messages this music emits into the Latinx community. But what is two steps too many when it comes to supporting music that oppresses women?
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Songs are like relationships. Some are only with you for a season, and others stick with you forever. Panic at the Disco has stuck with me from all of my sad girl hours to feeling on top of the world.
An analysis of “Girl” by the Internet presents a new portrayal of women from within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Hip-hop is often criticized for its notorious hypersexualization of women, but by looking at Kendrick Lamar's"These Walls," we can see a more nuanced understanding of the genre’s portrayal of women.
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Nehal reminisces on her life-changing experience at Harry Styles’ Austin concert and the positive life advice the show taught her.
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