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Beyonce case
released digital copy on iTunes before hard copy (digital business model replacing analog business model) Target refused to sell her CD because this decision affected sales projection
Music Industry Trends
Ownership is international Production is fragmented Distribution is concentrated it's losing money!
Music industry (money loss)
10 years ago: global revenue was $38 billion Last year: global revenue was $15 billion Major labels blame digital revolution
Types of Ownership (Music)
Major labels (Warner music group) Sub-labels (Atlantic) Independent labels (Easy Star Records)
Production w/ large labels
songs to initial recordings Album (vs. single) Artist & Repertoire Agent--locating, signing, and developing talented artists studio staff--audio engineers, etc. financial investment in artist protecting copyrights/licensing
Distribution w/ large labels
manufacturing physical formats distribution to retail outlets and record clubs promotion (Grazian model 2nd set of boundary spanners and gatekeepers) radio
Avenues for exhibition
Brick and Mortar record stores Retail stores Record clubs
2 ways artists make money on recordings
flat fees royalties
artist signs with label
Must pay for production and distribution Label will advance money – deduct costs from artist’s royalties Artists must also pay band members, managers, attorneys, etc.. More than $500,000 albums to break even
3 Traditional ways artists make money
record sales/publishing royalties concert tickets merchandise
other ways to make money
licensing fees from commercials, movies, and TV recording of shows house band for talk show hosts get involved in other industries (fashion, etc.)
Changes that favor indie artists
production (technological changes) distribution (internet; spotify, youtube, etc.) exhibition (Amazon, iTunes, etc.)
Factors causing decline in profits
low profit margins on digital downloads vs. traditional CD formats increased access to free streaming music
360 deals
major labels want more money because they claim to invest more than new artists pushing for more than 30% of what artists make from tours, merchandise, fan clubs, and endorsement fees label promises to "support" artist while on tour before album launches in return
concerns over music piracy
copyright infringement RIAA sued Napster and other websites because the industry claimed major revenue loss from piracy and illegal downloading
socialization
the lifelong process through which individuals learn about societal norms, values, and beliefs
social identity
a self-concept based on group membership and the emotional attachments associated with that membership group members identify personal beliefs, actions, and interests as aligning with those of the group (EX: I'm Catholic and I'm pro-life)
stereotype
general beliefs held about an individual (or group of individuals) by society based on group affiliation
social psychological perspective
ability to process incoming information cognitive shortcuts schemas stereotypes Cumulative effects (cultivation theory)
Cultural/Critical Studies Perspective
lens of power patriarchal cultures hegemony (dominance of political and social elites over those with less social power stereotypes perpetuate and reinforce power structure
Why creators use stereotypes
stock characters are easily identifiable and help viewers understand subplot/plot
Sex v. Gender
sex: biological gender: sociological
gender identity
individuals learn what it means to be masculine or feminine
socially constructed
society tells us what it means to be a man or woman identities are negotiated within a social context
engenderment
process by which females become feminine beings and males become masculine beings (through social construction)
hyper-feminine/masculine traits
gender-based ideology of exaggerated beliefs about what it is to be a man/woman
beauty stereotypes
created by society; advertisers decide what look they want to feature, so they pick models and use photoshop to achieve that look (minimize risk)
Social Comparison Theory
WE compare ourselves to self-evaluate norms of appearance
locus of control
internal need vs. environment (manufactured, external need)
physical stereotypes (women)
thin body flawless skin symmetry perfect facial features thigh gap
physical stereotypes (men)
square jaw full head of hair six pack abs large pecs
Intended advertising effects
we have human needs advertisers activate that need they position brand we purchase the advertised product
Unintended effects (women)
low self-esteem eating disorders large sums of money spent on beauty products diet pills, OTC products like Latisse mascara and botox, lifestyle drugs increase in plastic surgery
Unintended effects (men)
men go to the extreme to achieve the false ideal portrayed by media low self-esteem products/lifestyle drugs (steroids) plastic surgery increase in depression, eating disorders, and suicide
deceptive advertising
a misleading ad makes claims it cannot support (an extremely over-edited makeup ad)
hypersexuality
an over-emphasis on appearance/sexuality by way of clothing and body proportions
gender display
process of performing the roles society expects us to play
code
shorthand language that everyone shares; a set of rules, a code of behavior
objectification
dehumanizing and demeaning presentation of emphasis on suggestive body parts, or parts not including the head lack of role-product congruity
Ritualization of subordination
physically lowering oneself to be below the dominant counterpart
2 observations by Goffman
Defenselessness: woman is submissive, powerless, and vulnerable Sexualized: powerlessness is sexualized; there is only one active participant
the male gaze
the image of a woman is created from the perspective of a male observer
critics' view of images' effect
media as shaper maintain hegemonic patriarchal system perpetuate inequalities self esteem dehumanization--violent relationships
proponents' view of images' effect
media as mirror no overt short or long-term effect individual differences
Feminine role stereotypes over time
reflected patriarchal society Women's Lib movement women worked outside home, ran household and raised family more diverse population of women, some stereotypes still exist women can do a lot more things!
6 masculine role stereotypes
The Big Shot The Strong, Silent Type The Jock The Action Hero The Joker The Lover
Men growing up to be boys
Peter Pan Syndrome commodified--used to sell products to young males
Metrosexual
heterosexual man who cares about his appearance, and who adopts some of the lifestyle choices often associated with urban gay men
Representation of men in recent advertising campaigns
men are fathers and can do the same housework roles society assigned to women
First Wave feminism
right to vote, right to work and to be educated some inequality was still totally accepted
2nd Wave Feminism
sexuality and equal rights movement that began in turbulent '60s bra burners sexuality and reproductive rights
3rd Wave Feminism
stemmed from Rebecca Walker's critique of 2nd wave; daughters of 2nd wave generation expanded to include diversity awareness has many subgroups including "Grrl Power" or "lipstick feminism"
Title IX
equal opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of sex
Gender Divide in sports
men's sports are standard; women's sports are "other"
LeVande article
1990s female popstars are sexualized media ownership deregulation Conglomerates in music industry also own business in porn industry--leading to more pornographic images in mainstream music "Grrl Power" is demeaning, not true feminism sexuality has been commodified to increase profit…
4 Stages of ethnic/sexual representation in media
Non-recognition Symbolic annihilation Stereotypes Equalitarian
LGBT characters
symbolically annihilated in past focus on social constructionism rather than biological essentialism reinforce rather than challenge prevailing heterosexual hegemony
Lesbian characters (stereotypes)
masculine, aggressive, angry, troubled either written off or restored to happiness by returning to heterosexual femininity (non-leads) one relationship will return to heterosexuality (leads)
Lesbian characters (changes)
stereotypes persist different type of image emerging more complex characters/relationships are being explored
Gay characters (stereotypes)
more frequently represented than lesbians and transgenders sanitized, nonthreatening roles (male intimacy is rare) white, middle-upper class, professional males focus is how heterosexuals respond to them, not the other way around gay best friend to heterosexual girl
Will & Grace
first show that built around gay characters from the start
Tropiano's 4 recurring plotlines
1. Coming Out 2. Mistaken Identity 3. Pretend 4. Very Special
African American stereotypes
criminal athlete entertainer mystical single mother on welfare domestic help angry black woman
Attempts to change representation
"Julia" "I Spy"

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