Underdog

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Alicia keys

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American singer born in Hell’s kitchen, deprived area of midtown Manhattan.

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Released

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Jan 9th 2020

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Awarded

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Top 40 Hit. Certified Platinum by RIAM. 1Mil units recorded US.

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Lyrics related

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Experiences of afro americans, music and historical roots to reinforce positive and contemporary representations of race, ethnicity and social class. Also gender

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BLM

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International activist movement originating in african american community. campaigns against violence and systematic racism towards black people.

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BLM protests

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Against police killings of black people, racial profiling, police brutality, racial inequality in the USA justice system.

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Philanthropist

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Person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

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Cultural iconography. Mid shot of headdress of street dancer and girl in hijab and conventional prom dresses.

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Blending of cultures into a cohesive world through music and dance. Carry out cultural connotations of celebration and pride.

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Keys understated clothing

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Signifies music genre, does not draw attention to her. Active creative decision

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POV low angle shot framing sky through hands

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Visual representation of lyrics “rise up”. Aspiration and ambition for ethnic minorities.

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Mid shot Single mother on bus

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Determined not to let stereotypical representation oppress and marginalise her. “build to break the mold”. Should be admired connoting the sacrifices and determination they go through to provide for their children

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Extreme long shot of homeless man.

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In need of support and recognition. Those who struggle are motivated to survive and will take to the streets to earn and legitimate outcome

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Long shot dancing sings along together

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Demonstrating solidarity and unity. Reinforces positive stereotypes of race and ethnicity. Upbeat feeling highlighting the idea of triumph over adversity

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Feminist Theory Van Zoonen

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Femininity is a construction that has evolved and transformed massively throughout the media over several decades and now offers more positive constructions in the media

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Lyrics “ she’s riding in a taxi back to

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the kitchen talking to the driver about his wife and children on the run from a country where they put you in prison for being a woman and speaking your mind

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Feminist Theory Bell Hooks

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Feminism is the struggle to end patriarchal oppression and the idea of male dominance. Also relates to that of race and class to determine the extent to which individuals are exploited, oppressed and discriminated against.

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Post - Colonialism

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Critical academic study of the cultural political and economic legacy of colonialism and imperialism focusing on the impact of human control and exploitation of colonised people and their lands

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Post Colonial Theory Paul Gilroy

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Colonial discourses continue to inform contemporary attitudes about race and ethnicity in the post colonial era. It is also the idea that society constructs racial hierarchies and sets up binary oppositions based on the notion of otherness