Video Vixens

When googling what the definition of "Video Vixen" was, I only came across Urban Dictionary's version which was "A female of color or mixed ancestry who strips off her clothes, and put into a rap video as a prop." This was the perfect example that women are objectified once they are shown in these videos doing nothing but dancing around in little or no clothes. This video focuses on how women of color are used and objectified in music videos and how normal it has become for women to aspire to be a video vixen.

In this video they discuss how the artist of these music videos are just the middle men to this cycle where the white man is on top because they are ultimately being controlled by the record companies. More and more young girls are aspiring to become like these vixens because of their roles in videos. It seems appealing to look good, dance and gyrate for well known rappers, be on camera and get paid for it. From the music videos, it seems that the only thing that drives these women is the male attention and money they are willing to earn. 

High School - Nicki Minaj

The sexualization of women in the media has become almost normal in our society, whether it is in advertisements, commercials and even music videos. These forms of media seem to push the envelope and still get no feedback enough to create controversy. Music videos' popularity has increased dramatically as a new medium and became a part of the music industry. The roles that women played have changed over time, whether they are the lead singers or back-up dancers, women are sexualized now more than ever. Sex appeal for these women was considered a bonus but now it seems as though it is a requirement. In this blog I want to explore how women are portrayed in music videos and what it means to viewers.

 Body Party - Ciara

Beez in the Trap - Nicki Minaj