The addition of "blonde dykes" and a "black Kate Moss" are random attributes that merely reinforce sexism in pop media.Ģ. that whatever doesn't kill one makes them stronger. Kanye, the writers of the song, and the producers should focus more on the original message.
How could this song / music video be feminist friendly and still maintain it’s pop appeal?ġ. If Kanye wants a Kate Moss and an assertive blonde woman, then why exactly does he exploit a multi-ethnic black woman instead of a white woman? Exploiting either woman would be just as sexist, but based on racial stratification (social power hierarchies) it would not be as acceptable to the American public. Supposedly, it has also been reappropriated to mean "assertiveness and toughness". Watch this video on how her body is used to sell his album:Īnd we'll do anything when the time's rightĪnd what is up with Kanye singing that he wants a "blonde dyke"? Blonde dyke could refer to many things, but most obviously. and happens frequently, often without repercussion.Ĭassie is not utilized in this video or song as a singer, but merely as eye candy. what exactly is so complex about a magazine that objectifies women and optimizes males? It's not complex at all in fact, in feminism it's called patriarchy or male supremacy, if you will. In the above magazine covers, Kanye's title reads, "Guest editor Kanye West talks style with T.I." while the other side of the magazine cover with Cassie reads, "Kanye West gets Cassie to Reveal all Inside". One cover is a male superstar and the other side is a female superstar. The publication offers mainstream readers insight into the latest trends in urban America's niche cultures, such as streetwear, sneaker culture, hip hop, and graphic art." Ĭomplex always has two different covers. Check out the latest cover of Complex Magazine.īy the way, "Complex is a metropolitan men's style/lifestyle magazine founded by Marc Ecko in 2002. Why do the producers of this video use Cassie, who is a talented singer in her own right, represent the "black Kate Moss" Kanye is referring to in the lyrics? If you watch the video in it's entirety, Cassie, who is a gifted singer. They are admirable lyrics that perfectly coincide with the title of the song. The above lyrics to "Stronger" is a widely held moral belief that what does not kill someone makes them stronger.
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