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= Visual / Sonic = Hip-Hop Feminism is one of the most incorrectly represented phenomenons in modern media; but there are some visual representations of feminism that do it justice.Language and lyrics that describe the limits placed on women, and that preach for women to break these limits, are feminist diction. Lyrics that encourage women to embrace their bodies and appearance for themselves, and not the pleasure of men or society, are also visual representations of HIp-Hop feminism.

While some people may think that videos that display and glorify female genitals are automatically sexist, there are some visuals in which a genital is used to promote positivity, love, and respect for the female body, such as the images used in “PYNK” by Janelle Monáe.

And by the same token, if visuals that adorn the female body can be feminist, visuals that cover the female body may be feminist as well, if they do so with respect. For example, in “Hijab” by Mona Haydar, the artist expresses the disdain she feels for people who criticize her choice to conceal her hair. She argues that her inner beauty and adoration for her religion should be seen as just as beautiful as any other woman’s.

The most important factors that determine whether or not a visual properly promotes feminism or if it misses the mark are the respect and positivity placed on the female body, the promotion of ambition and excellence, and acknowledgement that all of mankind should function as an egalitarian society.

Media Reference

Beyoncé - Flawless”Aretha franklin and Annie Lennox - sisters are doin’ it for themselves

First Aid Kit -  “You Are The Problem Here”

Lily Allen - “Hard Out Here”

Cardi B - “Get Up 10”

Madame Gandhi (TT the Artist Club Remix featuring UNIIQU3) - “The Future is Female”

Kesha- “Woman”

Janelle Monáe - PYNK

Shea Diamond - I Am Her (Official Music Video)