Gender Representation In North American Music

The influence of North American music on a global scale is undeniable. Regardless of the genre, whether it is rap, country, hip hop or pop, there are issues of gender representation in all forms of music in regards the to the sexualisation of women. This has caused detrimental effects on its audience. While some influences may be more subtle, through suggestive lyrics, other forms are visually and verbally explicit in their objectification of women, sending the message that women are a class less worthy than men. These are the messages that are received by influential young minds, not only here in North America, but around the world.
We are connected globally like never before (Lemos, 2011), and music can be a platform for social change,