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Body Image in the Music Industry


After my small summer break, I decided that I wanted to come back with a post that has been on my mind for a while. Body Image and the role it plays in the music industry.

I have been part of discussions concerning this topic on many occasions and each time, I find myself learning something different or my perception of body image changes.

The music and wider entertainment industry have made it no secret of its motto ‘sex sells’. To be perfectly fair, it does. If you think back to the most popular tracks of the 2000’s, ‘Yeah’ by Usher, ‘Get your freak on’ by Missy Elliot, ‘Crazy in Love’ by Beyoncé and Jay Z, they feature lyrics, dancing and clothing that is true to the theme of the time: ‘Sex’.  

At the time this was considered the norm but what about now?

In this modern day, it is still common to see women who are sexualized and don’t get me wrong, you see men in the same situation! Let’s not forget the Tracks ‘Work’ by Fifth Harmony and ‘How to be a heartbreaker’ by Marina and the Diamonds.

However, the tables have been turned. Many Female artists state that they choose to dress in this fashion because it empowers them and makes them feel in touch with their strong, feminine side. This, in my opinion, is great. This sends a good message to men and women around the world that they should dress and behave in a way that empowers them.

By saying this I don’t mean that to be a strong woman you need to wear tight, revealing clothing if you aren’t comfortable doing so. I personally prefer to dress in a more modest fashion. I mean that body image doesn’t always have to be a negative thing. It could and always should be used to empower men and women to accept their bodies and make them feel like the best version of themselves.

If you have any question or queries or just wish to debate this topic further with me, my email will be just below

Please come back next week to read my next post!

Yours Truly

@TheTruthbehindtheMusic

Email: thetruthbehindthemusic1997@gmail.com

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