Janelle Monae has been taking steps toward becoming one of the most influential recording artists of our time. Monae's video "Q.U.E.E.N." from her second album titled The Electric lady exemplifies her influence on the society where you can be judged for your appearance. This video was a statement declaring her happiness with who she is despite the judgment from others in a society where your image, your cultural values, and what is viewed as acceptable and appropriate behavior is looked down upon.
This video gives a clear idea on how people pass judgment on someone just because of their image. In today's society, it is more common to be judged for caring about your outside appearance rather than conform to societies definition of normal. Throughout the video, Monae is wearing black and white. For those familiar with her work, black and white tuxes are her signature look. Until Monae emerged into the spotlight, the media and outsiders were not used to someone who dressed that way she does. In 2013, The …show more content…
inappropriate goes hand in hand. Monae voiced her opinion in the song saying, “Is it peculiar that she twerk in the mirror? And am I weird to dance alone late at night?” The frustration in this message conveys how she wants to dance freely like a child at night, but it is not able to because of her age. It is more acceptable for teens or young adults to practice this kind of behavior instead of a grown woman. Monae doesn’t let the opinions of others worry her. She defends herself in the song singing “And is it true we're all insane? And I just tell 'em, "No we ain't" and get down.” In this particular line, someone is asking her if they way they dance and the way they act is insane. Her reply is that of course they aren’t. They continue to “get down” despite the ridicule from others. No one can stop her from having fun and being true to the person she
This video gives a clear idea on how people pass judgment on someone just because of their image. In today's society, it is more common to be judged for caring about your outside appearance rather than conform to societies definition of normal. Throughout the video, Monae is wearing black and white. For those familiar with her work, black and white tuxes are her signature look. Until Monae emerged into the spotlight, the media and outsiders were not used to someone who dressed that way she does. In 2013, The …show more content…
inappropriate goes hand in hand. Monae voiced her opinion in the song saying, “Is it peculiar that she twerk in the mirror? And am I weird to dance alone late at night?” The frustration in this message conveys how she wants to dance freely like a child at night, but it is not able to because of her age. It is more acceptable for teens or young adults to practice this kind of behavior instead of a grown woman. Monae doesn’t let the opinions of others worry her. She defends herself in the song singing “And is it true we're all insane? And I just tell 'em, "No we ain't" and get down.” In this particular line, someone is asking her if they way they dance and the way they act is insane. Her reply is that of course they aren’t. They continue to “get down” despite the ridicule from others. No one can stop her from having fun and being true to the person she