Sara Gustafson
Individual Blog Post #2
5-06-2020
Cooper et al.’s essay “The Stage Hip-Hop Feminism Built” introduces hip hop feminism
as an idea that embodies aspects of gender, race, and sexuality. The authors address
intersectionality in mentioning that Nicki Minaj was ridiculed for her bisexuality. In
response to the backlash she “[used] one of her personas to recite the homophobic
hip-hop slur ‘no homo’,” (725). With this musical expression, Minaj addresses social
issues around sexuality. In Kyle Fleck’s Stranger article “The Rise of Seattle Hip Hop,”
there is little evidence of women in the scene’s creation. Though–a short 30 years later–
THEESatisfaction enters the scene with “ass-shaking self-affirmation,” (Fleck). With the
emergence of hip hop feminism in Seattle came intersectional notions of black women
empowerment. I believe hip hop feminism’s emphasis on intersectional issues is inspiring
and the driving force that connects both readings.
as an idea that embodies aspects of gender, race, and sexuality. The authors address
intersectionality in mentioning that Nicki Minaj was ridiculed for her bisexuality. In
response to the backlash she “[used] one of her personas to recite the homophobic
hip-hop slur ‘no homo’,” (725). With this musical expression, Minaj addresses social
issues around sexuality. In Kyle Fleck’s Stranger article “The Rise of Seattle Hip Hop,”
there is little evidence of women in the scene’s creation. Though–a short 30 years later–
THEESatisfaction enters the scene with “ass-shaking self-affirmation,” (Fleck). With the
emergence of hip hop feminism in Seattle came intersectional notions of black women
empowerment. I believe hip hop feminism’s emphasis on intersectional issues is inspiring
and the driving force that connects both readings.
In learning about hip hop feminism, I think about how Lizzo and Doja Cat musically
demonstrate intersectional feminist issues. Lizzo’s “Tempo” discusses how society views
the size of women. The song features Missy Elliot who says, in reference to her size, “look
at me I know I look good.” This song gives women a chance to love their bodies no matter
their size. Doja Cat’s “Boss Bitch” challenges gender inequality. Stating that she “[wears]
the hat and [wears] the pants,” indicates that she is taking the traditional powerful role away
from men and distributing it evenly among women. She uses bitch and boss as a singular
identity to take back the once, derogatory name used against women.
demonstrate intersectional feminist issues. Lizzo’s “Tempo” discusses how society views
the size of women. The song features Missy Elliot who says, in reference to her size, “look
at me I know I look good.” This song gives women a chance to love their bodies no matter
their size. Doja Cat’s “Boss Bitch” challenges gender inequality. Stating that she “[wears]
the hat and [wears] the pants,” indicates that she is taking the traditional powerful role away
from men and distributing it evenly among women. She uses bitch and boss as a singular
identity to take back the once, derogatory name used against women.
“Boss Bitch” by Doja Cat – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsW66teC0BQ
“Tempo” by Lizzo (feat. Missy Elliot) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srq1FqFPwj0
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