What I believe to be Post Modernism, is a variety of cultural positions which excludes major features of regualr thought. It is also a new way of thinking about past events and traditions.An example could be religions, politics or communism which are theories of identity. It is also like one going out side the cultural norms of a liberal society and they all can't be wrong. There can be a truth to the different theories.
As far as my semester topic with Beyonce, I believe that she does fit with the Post Modernism theory. At first I had to really think about her as an artist and decide if she really did fit within this topic . She is in the music industry and is very much apart of pop culture. If I were to buy her CD I don't have to listen to all of her songs; I could listen to just some of them. Society says that in order to fit with the mainstream its is better to know all of the songs in order to firt in with pop culture. However, most likely if I do buy one of hyer CD's I will listen to all of the songs and decide for myself what songs I will listen to or not. Furthermore, some would say if I don't buy all of Beyonce's albums I am not considered to be a true fan, but I will not be pulled into that whole system of being like a crazy fan.
Beyonce has come along way within her music she at first was in a group, but then branched out on her on. Most people thought that was not a good idea because she probably wouldn't make as much money as before, but inconstrast she actually is doing much better for herself because of her doing her own thing. The music industry likes when there are groups that get promoted and stay together but she went against that and wasw strong enough to do so. The truth is that Beyonce can go exceedingly far in the music industry as long as she gives what the people wants. Yes, she has her own style but she appeals to a variety of cultures and not just one. So bringing the subject back to Post modernism she is in her world of singing and we are like the people or objects that keep her going. With out the support of her people she wouldn't be considered to be apart of pop culture.
Other than that there are some people that do not like Beyonce and believe that she shouldn't have what she has because of past events and they are neither right or wrong. In addition, those that feel like those people are being negative are nor wrong either. Bascially, Beyonce is doing what she loves and some may like it and other may not. I believe that she is an artist that is working through the system just like everyone else but maybe a little harder because she is a black woman. Lastly, being in this society there is a pressure to give people what they want but I feel like she is doing both and still staying true to herself at the same time.
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- First and for most I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.He is my everything and my reason for living.I am very down to earth and I love to be around people. I love to draw and create new things that are representing my personality.I love to travel and put smiles on peoples faces. Most of all,I am caring and silly as well.
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2 comments:
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You bring of a few good points, I can see that even consumer of music can be postmodern in the way they react of participate. I was wondering if you thought she created or sung any songs that would get people to change their style or something that goes against common belief or standards?
Good job. I like how you state the positions society tries to force upon its stars. The only thing I disagree with is the whole idea of buying a cd and having to like all the songs. I think the whole thing behind cd's is that there are normally only a few good songs, yet you have to buy the whole cd to get those songs. Society forces us to pick the popular ones which are made into singles and played on the radio, and the others get discarded.
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