Throughout history, rock and roll has always been a male dominated genre consistently focusing on the male listener. From the beginning of this enormously popular genre, Women waited patiently to find a way and to be accepted into this “man’s world.” As years past this continued to be an issue for women as they tried to knock down those doors and even today one can argue that women continue to fight for that spot that they rightfully deserve. However, over the course of this time there have been many “rocker chicks” that’ve influenced and paved the way for many feminist after them. Rock is so broad of a genre, birthing many subgenres which includes psychedelic rock, punk rock, blues rock, heavy metal, progressive rock, etc. All of these
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While the eighties was mostly progressive, it ushered in it the fact that during this time only a few women were in rock, and labeling themselves as feminist may have brought extra light to the fact that they were not male while it was already hard enough for fans to accept them as musicians (Meltzer, 8). As women fought for their rightful place in rock music the potential for them to be true feminist took a backseat. Singer Kate Bush has said that she identify with male artist more than female artist, for they are female (Reynolds 236). By doing this it is apparent that she wanted to shy away from the female identity allowing herself to be included into the more popular, “boy’s club.” Kate Bush and many others may have felt that this was the only solution to this problem, so it is difficult to put the blame on these woman. To make any type of impression on the male dominated genre, women began to “test the waters” by imitating the men, breaking down the barriers of femininity (Reynolds, 236). Women began to become rebellious in nature taking their toughness to the next level, mimicking the male rockers and doing whatever it took to catapult themselves in this male dominated industry so that they wouldn’t be held down by the restrictions that frustrated the women of …show more content…
This may be a small genre and may even be ignored at times, but it was punk rock that really promoted women empowerment and the feminist movement. Along with punk rock came the women’s liberation movement building a new foundation for women focusing on political issues, social issues, and supporting individuality. This movement helped to give women of the younger generation independence. The music during this time was for women made by women, culminating a historic list of girl bands. These women were unapologetic feminist, who were making angry yet brave records (Meltzer ix). In 1991, Riot grrrl was formed in Olympia, Washington on the west coast and Washington D.C. on the east coast as a part of the feminist movement where women could network. This movement encouraged woman to be open about their experiences and reclaiming their sexuality. Founded by indie rock bands consisting of women, of course, such as Bikini Kill who thought that through underground music women can stand up for themselves, Bratmobile was another band to share these ideals (Leonard, PG115). Also during the nineties, the catchphrase “girl power” displayed a feminist message of covering the previous twenty years of feminism and music (Meltzer, PG viii). Women in the punk rock genre worked together to enforce women empowerment and to promote their music through
While the eighties was mostly progressive, it ushered in it the fact that during this time only a few women were in rock, and labeling themselves as feminist may have brought extra light to the fact that they were not male while it was already hard enough for fans to accept them as musicians (Meltzer, 8). As women fought for their rightful place in rock music the potential for them to be true feminist took a backseat. Singer Kate Bush has said that she identify with male artist more than female artist, for they are female (Reynolds 236). By doing this it is apparent that she wanted to shy away from the female identity allowing herself to be included into the more popular, “boy’s club.” Kate Bush and many others may have felt that this was the only solution to this problem, so it is difficult to put the blame on these woman. To make any type of impression on the male dominated genre, women began to “test the waters” by imitating the men, breaking down the barriers of femininity (Reynolds, 236). Women began to become rebellious in nature taking their toughness to the next level, mimicking the male rockers and doing whatever it took to catapult themselves in this male dominated industry so that they wouldn’t be held down by the restrictions that frustrated the women of …show more content…
This may be a small genre and may even be ignored at times, but it was punk rock that really promoted women empowerment and the feminist movement. Along with punk rock came the women’s liberation movement building a new foundation for women focusing on political issues, social issues, and supporting individuality. This movement helped to give women of the younger generation independence. The music during this time was for women made by women, culminating a historic list of girl bands. These women were unapologetic feminist, who were making angry yet brave records (Meltzer ix). In 1991, Riot grrrl was formed in Olympia, Washington on the west coast and Washington D.C. on the east coast as a part of the feminist movement where women could network. This movement encouraged woman to be open about their experiences and reclaiming their sexuality. Founded by indie rock bands consisting of women, of course, such as Bikini Kill who thought that through underground music women can stand up for themselves, Bratmobile was another band to share these ideals (Leonard, PG115). Also during the nineties, the catchphrase “girl power” displayed a feminist message of covering the previous twenty years of feminism and music (Meltzer, PG viii). Women in the punk rock genre worked together to enforce women empowerment and to promote their music through