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more acceptable, especially when they are favourable portrayals - if drinking isn’t presented as a social lubricant and a crucial part of bonding then it’s easy to see how it could influence viewers (especially young ones) to embrace a positive attitude towards alcohol
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
more acceptable, especially when they are favourable portrayals - if drinking isn’t presented as a social lubricant and a crucial part of bonding then it’s easy to see how it could influence viewers (especially young ones) to embrace a positive attitude towards alcohol
from showcasing how people tend to function; on the other hand it’s a limited scope of functioning and of course not everyone in Korea drinks, especially younger people these days; not to mention media portrayals of substance use are well documented to influence people and make things seem much
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
from showcasing how people tend to function; on the other hand it’s a limited scope of functioning and of course not everyone in Korea drinks, especially younger people these days; not to mention media portrayals of substance use are well documented to influence people and make things seem much
move the other way around, with K-dramas shifting away from such themes to popularise a world where drinking isn’t a necessary part of life and relationship, depends on the role we want to project on this medium; on one hand we want a realistic representation which means that it shouldn’t shy away
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
move the other way around, with K-dramas shifting away from such themes to popularise a world where drinking isn’t a necessary part of life and relationship, depends on the role we want to project on this medium; on one hand we want a realistic representation which means that it shouldn’t shy away
especially when it’s used as something funny/entertaining/a bonding experience; if the goal was just representation it’d be different but often the way drinking is presented is more like promotion; i do think that if Korean society shifted away from drinking so would K-dramas; but, whether it could
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
especially when it’s used as something funny/entertaining/a bonding experience; if the goal was just representation it’d be different but often the way drinking is presented is more like promotion; i do think that if Korean society shifted away from drinking so would K-dramas; but, whether it could
genre - authentic expression, and a way to express important messaging through art and music. www.aljazeera.com/amp/features... abcnews.go.com/Entertainmen...
Black power and ‘edutainment’: The political roots of hip-hop music
From the United States to the Global South, the genre has gained broad appeal by casting a spotlight on social ills.
www.aljazeera.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
genre - authentic expression, and a way to express important messaging through art and music. www.aljazeera.com/amp/features... abcnews.go.com/Entertainmen...
It’s worth noting that also due to this history if it’s appropriately adapted, without including racialised elements, to reflect the authentic struggles of, for example, Korean society, (at least in my opinion) it wont present as appropriation anymore but rather adapt the original function of the
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
It’s worth noting that also due to this history if it’s appropriately adapted, without including racialised elements, to reflect the authentic struggles of, for example, Korean society, (at least in my opinion) it wont present as appropriation anymore but rather adapt the original function of the
racial injustice, socio-economic inequalities, police brutality; in other words hip hop was an integral part and a symbol of social movements of the time; so taking into account this history it’s easy to see why appropriating Hip Hop has a very different impact than say, copying elements of Pop
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
racial injustice, socio-economic inequalities, police brutality; in other words hip hop was an integral part and a symbol of social movements of the time; so taking into account this history it’s easy to see why appropriating Hip Hop has a very different impact than say, copying elements of Pop
This is particularly salient in terms of Hip Hop due to its racially and politically charged history - it emerged as a direct response to marginalisation of Black and later Latinx communities in the US; it provided a platform for addressing and rebelling against issues faced in those communities-
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This is particularly salient in terms of Hip Hop due to its racially and politically charged history - it emerged as a direct response to marginalisation of Black and later Latinx communities in the US; it provided a platform for addressing and rebelling against issues faced in those communities-
or collaborating with conservative governments; queer people in conservative countries are starved for representation and signs of support and in true spirit of capitalism this desire creates space to make as much money as possible with minimal effort and no meaningful social change
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
or collaborating with conservative governments; queer people in conservative countries are starved for representation and signs of support and in true spirit of capitalism this desire creates space to make as much money as possible with minimal effort and no meaningful social change
nonetheless big companies catering to the pink economy often offer up false promises, a sort of consumerist queerbaiting - slapping a rainbow on a product once a year during pride month while having internal policies directly contradicting their supposed message of support
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
nonetheless big companies catering to the pink economy often offer up false promises, a sort of consumerist queerbaiting - slapping a rainbow on a product once a year during pride month while having internal policies directly contradicting their supposed message of support
my personal experience -Poland) companies embracing queer imagery or acknowledging the existence of queer people in one way or another can be a force for normalising and increasing visibility for queer people, as well as making them feel somewhat less alienated from mainstream cultre
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
my personal experience -Poland) companies embracing queer imagery or acknowledging the existence of queer people in one way or another can be a force for normalising and increasing visibility for queer people, as well as making them feel somewhat less alienated from mainstream cultre
the space on the market for organisation that are queer-friendly allows people to support companies with messaging that aligns with their values and boycott those that aren’t inclusive or contradict the relevant social movements; additionally in conservative countries(such as South Korea, or from
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
the space on the market for organisation that are queer-friendly allows people to support companies with messaging that aligns with their values and boycott those that aren’t inclusive or contradict the relevant social movements; additionally in conservative countries(such as South Korea, or from
shape public opinion, capitalising on the bonds people form with them; emotional attachment leading to a situation where the figure has influence with not accountability; consent here is a question of potential for harm but more importantly is a question of power
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
shape public opinion, capitalising on the bonds people form with them; emotional attachment leading to a situation where the figure has influence with not accountability; consent here is a question of potential for harm but more importantly is a question of power
it takes away the issue of consent, the virtual idol can’t push back or set boundaries - they can be made to sell products, push ideologies, be the perfect vessel not just for branding but for governments and propaganda; it’s a figure that can’t say no and can be used to normalise policies or
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
it takes away the issue of consent, the virtual idol can’t push back or set boundaries - they can be made to sell products, push ideologies, be the perfect vessel not just for branding but for governments and propaganda; it’s a figure that can’t say no and can be used to normalise policies or
it seems; and there i’m sure are or/will be people developing parasocial relationships with the virtual influencers just the same; and this is problematic because these virtual influencers can be made to promote, endorse, and say anything that the people running them want them to
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
it seems; and there i’m sure are or/will be people developing parasocial relationships with the virtual influencers just the same; and this is problematic because these virtual influencers can be made to promote, endorse, and say anything that the people running them want them to
a celebrity without agency or potential for boundaries can be a dangerous concept; while these aren’t real people the potential for fan influence and attachment remains, after all the boundary between being a curated persona with a real personality about it and just the persona may be thinner than
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
a celebrity without agency or potential for boundaries can be a dangerous concept; while these aren’t real people the potential for fan influence and attachment remains, after all the boundary between being a curated persona with a real personality about it and just the persona may be thinner than
Jonas, Liz (2022). Crafted for the Male Gaze: Gender Discrimination in the K-Pop Industry. Journal of
International Women's Studies, 23(1), 231-247.
Available at: vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol23/i...
International Women's Studies, 23(1), 231-247.
Available at: vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol23/i...
Crafted for the Male Gaze: Gender Discrimination in the K-Pop Industry
This paper explores the ways in which the Korean popular music industry has maintained and promoted pre-existing cultural patriarchy. The discussion highlights how seeming opportunity for women to ent...
vc.bridgew.edu
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Jonas, Liz (2022). Crafted for the Male Gaze: Gender Discrimination in the K-Pop Industry. Journal of
International Women's Studies, 23(1), 231-247.
Available at: vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol23/i...
International Women's Studies, 23(1), 231-247.
Available at: vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol23/i...
perpetuate sexist and misogynistic standards within Korea;
sources:
Zahra, Alyssa Aydina. “Misogynistic in the K-Pop Industry: Analyzing Gender Bias towards Female Idols.” Serat 1, no. 2 (July 16, 2024): 49–56. doi.org/10.24198/ser....
sources:
Zahra, Alyssa Aydina. “Misogynistic in the K-Pop Industry: Analyzing Gender Bias towards Female Idols.” Serat 1, no. 2 (July 16, 2024): 49–56. doi.org/10.24198/ser....
Misogynistic in the K-Pop Industry: Analyzing Gender Bias Towards Female Idols
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November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
perpetuate sexist and misogynistic standards within Korea;
sources:
Zahra, Alyssa Aydina. “Misogynistic in the K-Pop Industry: Analyzing Gender Bias towards Female Idols.” Serat 1, no. 2 (July 16, 2024): 49–56. doi.org/10.24198/ser....
sources:
Zahra, Alyssa Aydina. “Misogynistic in the K-Pop Industry: Analyzing Gender Bias towards Female Idols.” Serat 1, no. 2 (July 16, 2024): 49–56. doi.org/10.24198/ser....
all been shown to exist widely in the industry; but these issues are not talked about widely enough, often silenced or ignored for the sake of maintaining the groups image or the fans illusion of their favourite idols amazing lives, which means that the fans are directly supporting industries that
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
all been shown to exist widely in the industry; but these issues are not talked about widely enough, often silenced or ignored for the sake of maintaining the groups image or the fans illusion of their favourite idols amazing lives, which means that the fans are directly supporting industries that
additionally, there are issues of misogyny exist within the industries supported by those international fans; take K-pop - intense beauty standards imposed on female idols to fit into the ‘male gaze’, unequal treatment in comparison to their male counterparts, harassment and objectification have
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
additionally, there are issues of misogyny exist within the industries supported by those international fans; take K-pop - intense beauty standards imposed on female idols to fit into the ‘male gaze’, unequal treatment in comparison to their male counterparts, harassment and objectification have
happen without mass recognition of the structural discrimination and oppression of women - the pay gap, digital sex crimes, anti-feminist rhetoric etc.
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
happen without mass recognition of the structural discrimination and oppression of women - the pay gap, digital sex crimes, anti-feminist rhetoric etc.