{"product_id":"the-beyonce-effect-essays-on-sexuality-race-and-feminism-9780786499748","title":"The Beyonce Effect: Essays on Sexuality, Race and Feminism","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Adrienne Trier-Bieniek\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Genres \u0026amp; Styles - Soul \u0026amp; R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Since her late-1990s debut as a member of the R\u0026amp;B trio Destiny's Child, Beyonce Knowles has garnered both praise and criticism. While some consider her an icon of female empowerment, others see her as detrimental to feminism and representing a negative image of women of color. Her music has a decidedly pop aesthetic, yet her power-house vocals and lyrics focused on issues like feminine independence, healthy sexuality and post-partum depression give her songs dimension and substance beyond typical pop fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This collection of new essays presents a detailed study of the music and persona of Beyonce--arguably the world's biggest pop star. Topics include the body politics of respectability; feminism, empowerment and gender in Beyonce's lyrics; black female pleasure; and the changing face of celebrity motherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46477793656983,"sku":"9780786499748","price":1946.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786499748.jpg?v=1766291180","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-beyonce-effect-essays-on-sexuality-race-and-feminism-9780786499748","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}