Formation represents bell hook theory on how feminism seeks to make women equal to men. In her music video she is showing girl power. For example, she shows a group of women in antebellum dresses to show the historical circumstances but also show how far women have come. It has improved but it still needs improvement. It shows the struggles of history. In the majority of her music video it mainly shows only women to symbolise a form of independence and strength. Another, theorist would also be Paul Gilroy and how culture has been attempted to explain difference and division rather than unity. Beyonce wants ton show how police brutality is a target towards ethnic people and that it needs to now be stopped. They show no mercy on someone that could have been innocent. Within the videos she shows black women with their natural afro's out during the whole videos to show who they really are but also to make a direct address to the audience by gazing, standing strong and powerful in front of both men and women. She tries to show the racial tension that occurs now.
Gender is represented in 'Formation' as showing how woman can be powerful. Within the video Beyonce makes a direct approach to the audience by staring directly at us. The way she stands in front strong and powerful stance at the front of the groups both men and women. The representation of Beyonce in the music video. For example, when she dances with her group and wears short/ or revealing clothing as well as some sexualised lyrics. It might of balanced by looking again and you may see a strong, independent woman. As well as her illustrating her defiance against racism and sexism. She shows a shot of three black children including her daughter in the middle to suggest that the new generation of black children will transcend racial prejudice. She is linking this to the audience by showing how ethnicity and gender are being portrayed within America.
Gender is represented in 'Formation' as showing how woman can be powerful. Within the video Beyonce makes a direct approach to the audience by staring directly at us. The way she stands in front strong and powerful stance at the front of the groups both men and women. The representation of Beyonce in the music video. For example, when she dances with her group and wears short/ or revealing clothing as well as some sexualised lyrics. It might of balanced by looking again and you may see a strong, independent woman. As well as her illustrating her defiance against racism and sexism. She shows a shot of three black children including her daughter in the middle to suggest that the new generation of black children will transcend racial prejudice. She is linking this to the audience by showing how ethnicity and gender are being portrayed within America.
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