Dreamworlds III Video Analysis

The objectification of women through popular culture texts has led to sexism throughout the ages. In the video, Dreamworlds III, the sexuality of women is expressed in texts, such as music videos, which leads to an outcry of men believing women are a “hot commodity.” In the following essay, I will talk about Dreamworlds III by discussing the effect that this video has had on me as a woman in this generation and the way that my views have changed as a frequent music video watcher. In addition to this, I will apply an outside source to enhance the ways that women sexuality has affected generations today. As a female in modern day, the Dreamworlds III video was appalling and brought up many points about sexism that I don’t typically realize on a day to day basis. There were moments in the video that depicted actual sexual assaults that occurred out in the public eye. The men taking part in these actions seemed “normal”, yet they are changed by this alternate society of fulfilling their pornographic imaginations. Men in our society should feel disgusted and embarrassed by their own kind treating women in …show more content…
In the article, Girls. Girls. Girls: Analyzing Race and Sexuality Portrayal in Music Videos, the author addressed the specific roles that males and females play in modern day music videos. He stated, “Portrayals of masculinity heavily underscore the importance of virility, strength, and power; while for women, analyses indicate principally condescending and sexist treatment, with a focus almost exclusively on their physical form and sexual appeal” (Frazier, 4). This statement made it clear that the role that women play in many music videos is to appeal to the audience’s sexual desires and/or emphasize the masculinity and power of the male figure involved. With this in mind, my viewing of music videos and society in general is