Breaking the Stereotypes: The Portrayal of Femininity in Male Artist in Maroon 5’s Selected Song Lyrics
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This research aims to study the gender-specific characteristics present in the lyrics of selected songs by Maroon 5, an influential boy band in contemporary music history. The concepts of femininity and masculinity traits from in the various studies of gender are employed to analyze the chosen song lyrics.he findings of this research suggest that the conventional characteristic associated with femininity, namely dependency, is present in the selected songs, which are prominently delivered by male speakers. This finding advocates the idea of breaking gender stereotypes through song lyrics. The results of the research showed that the band's lyrics, which primarily focus on the breakup of romantic relationships, highlighted the man's struggle to manage his own emotions and his reliance on emotional support from his beloved woman. This is different from the stereotypical image of masculinity that often requires displaying emotional leadership.
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