Feminism of Stardom: Representation of Body and Sexuality by American Feminist Pop Culture Icons
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2019
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Central Department of English
Abstract
Western academia is divided in terms of addressing the feminism endorsed by
popular culture icons. A part of academia has been outrightly dismissive about the
celebrity feminism concluding it either as a fiasco to coverup the overt
commodification and objectification of female body or as uncritical theatrics that do
not solve the real problems.On the other hand,there is also a part that is too
embracing of the power of celebrity feminism over media and its impact on
maneuvering public consciousness that they miss upon interrogating the criticality
and pragmatism of celebrity projects. This paper examines the brand of feminism
promoted by three American popular culture icons: Madonna, Beyonce and Lady
Gaga drawingon the insights offered by the extant dualism in academic feminism in
terms of scope and space popular feminism should occupy in larger feminist project.
The research is based on critical reading of the feminist repertoires of the mentioned
icons with frequent examination of ongoing disagreements between the academic
feminists. It offers a balanced approach to view the celebrity feminism and way to
mitigate the pertinent dispute between academia and popular culture.
Keywords: celebrity feminism,popular culture,body,sexuality, feminist
enculturation
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celebrity feminism, body, sexuality