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The book delves into the evolving role of women in popular music, highlighting their impact on culture through artist case studies. Sheila Whiteley analyzes the intersection of feminist debates and music over three decades, starting with the counter-culture's attitudes reflected in the lyrics of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. It also examines how artists like Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell challenged societal norms regarding sexuality and freedom, ultimately redefining women's roles in the music industry while considering the personal sacrifices involved.
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Women and Popular Music, Sheila Whiteley
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Women and Popular Music
- Subtitle
- Sexuality, Identity and Subjectivity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sheila Whiteley
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780415211901
- Category
- Social sciences, History
- Description
- The book delves into the evolving role of women in popular music, highlighting their impact on culture through artist case studies. Sheila Whiteley analyzes the intersection of feminist debates and music over three decades, starting with the counter-culture's attitudes reflected in the lyrics of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. It also examines how artists like Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell challenged societal norms regarding sexuality and freedom, ultimately redefining women's roles in the music industry while considering the personal sacrifices involved.