formation Flashcards
Bounce
Bounce is a new orleans hip hop music genre which Beyonce used to illuminate the power that they have.
Bell Hooks
Beyonce being a woman who illistrates her power by drawing attention to new orleans after hurricane Katrina as an attempt to support them as a country
Contrast and Conflict
Like binary oppositions and is shown throughout the video between the haves and have nots, as well as the police and people of new orleans.
Costume
Beyonce had several different characters and costume throughout the video and what clothes people wear create a schema for how people see each other, which creates an identity.
Equality
Equality would where everyone is given the same, Beyonce would be fighting for equality between men and women, and all races and social classes.
Finance and Profit
Most music videos are made in order to make a profit, Beyonce donated some profits made to New Orleans in order in help their recovery
Gender
Gender in formation is viewed as women having power, as shown in most of her characters having powerful roles.
Global Circulation
This is the number of copies that were distributed over a certain time period
Historical Circumstances/ Significance
There are many things that have historical significance that were involved in the making of beyonces formation video, she referenced MLK JR