Sunday, 22 March 2015

Meghan Trainor 'Dear Future Husband'




21 year old Meghan Trainor faces criticisms over her new song and music video to match. The song 'Dear Future Husband' talks of 'buying groceries' and 'baking apple pies' referring to things 'associated with women.' The brightly coloured video sees Trainor dressed in feminine outfits in a 1950's style house doing chores that are now seen as outdated. For some people the video doesn't phase them, however a lot of people see it as sexist and claim it has 'set women back years.' 

Personally, I think the song and video was Meghan Trainor innocently trying to break stereotypes. The lyrics overall say that she doesn't plan on being a 'housewife'. 'You got that 9 to 5, well baby so do I, so don't go thinking i'll be home and baking apple pies.' Is her way of saying that women are equal to men in modern society and so I think she is agreeing with thousands of feminists. I agree however she may have gone the wrong way about it as it has brought up an old and over discussed issue that is gradually being overcome and some of the lyrics could be interpreted that she will revert back to old ways with persuasion - 'cause if you treat me right, i'll be the perfect wife, buying groceries, buying buying what you need.' 
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3 comments:

  1. Unknown25 March 2015 at 10:45

    You had good content and showed understanding of the topic by talking about the lyrics and the video and also gave reasons for your opinion. You also gave accurate and detailed examples.

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  2. Unknown25 March 2015 at 10:51

    This is very good because you have included a detailed opinion that can go on to be used as a case study in the exam. I also like how you have explored deeper meanings and representations but to improve, you could have used more detail in the actual news story to demonstrate a wider understanding of the context.

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  3. Lauren25 March 2015 at 10:57

    You have explained the deeper meaning behind the video and what the different elements suggest to the audience. You have also considered visual codes which enhances the piece and adds to your content. You have used quotes to which is useful as you have then gone on to mention the deeper meaning. You have a detailed opinion.

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