Missy Elliott's hall of fameworthy career : hip hop feminism, culture, and capital /
This case explores the career trajectory and success of Missy Elliott, a prominent figure in the music industry. By examining Elliott's rise to fame from a historical perspective, readers will understand the factors that contributed to and opposed her exceptional achievements. The first section...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals,
2024.
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| Series: | SAGE Business cases.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This case explores the career trajectory and success of Missy Elliott, a prominent figure in the music industry. By examining Elliott's rise to fame from a historical perspective, readers will understand the factors that contributed to and opposed her exceptional achievements. The first section focuses on Elliott's rise to fame and explores the societal landscape and prevailing issues from the early 1990s to the early 2000s. The subsequent section weaves in theoretical frameworks put forth by Pierre Bourdieu and Catherine Hakim, highlighting specific moments in Elliott's career where these concepts come into play. The final part of the case study focuses on Elliott's career in the present day, showcasing her ongoing achievements and the different types of capital that have propelled her forward. By examining the interplay between concepts of capital, power, and agency, and their intersection with Black Feminism, the case contributes to the ongoing debate surrounding the success of women in the music industry, explicit sexuality, and its impact on patriarchal norms that often objectify and marginalize women. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations. |
| ISBN: | 9781071941386 1071941380 |