What’s in a Name? Gender & Power in Popular Music, 1960–2019
Published online on September 26, 2025
Abstract
Men and Masculinities, Ahead of Print.
Media studies reveal that popular culture often objectifies, sexualizes, and degrades women more than men. In song lyrics, these portrayals frequently stem from men’s use of slang and nicknames. But what happens when men artists sing about a particular, ...
Media studies reveal that popular culture often objectifies, sexualizes, and degrades women more than men. In song lyrics, these portrayals frequently stem from men’s use of slang and nicknames. But what happens when men artists sing about a particular, ...