Analysis Of Can T Hold Us Down And U. N. I. T. Y

Based on the song analysis just done on both “Can’t hold us down,” and “U.N.I.T.Y,” the feminist perspective is seen throughout the lyrics. Both of these songs put a halt in disrespect from men and encourage women to gain the power to fight back. “Can’t hold us down” shuts down stereotypes that women should be seen not heard, that they should not be promiscuous, and that double standards should not exist. Even though this song can be considered as a girl power song and asks for equality, Aguilera’s and Lil’ Kim’s outfits in the music video are one of the many reasons why women are constantly being ridiculed. The both barely had any clothing on and demanded respect from men. It is understandable that they were trying to make the point that they should not be criticized for what they wear or what they do but their outfits give men a reason to view them as sex objects instead of women with equal status as them. Additionally, this song influences its viewers that they are allowed to do and wear what
Latifah’s powerful voice and lyrics spoke out against domestic violence and the objectification of Black female sexuality. Not only did this bring attention to Latifah because she was one of the first female rappers it also considered her a feminist emcee fighting against misogyny in the music industry. She broke her song up into three different topics; the first was about men undermining women, the next was about domestic abuse, and following, the last topic was about the influences music has on others and how people especially women try to mimic actions seen on television to get a man to recognize them. Latifah used her powers as a black woman to an end in degrading of women and it this is why this song is still memorable today. On the whole, Latifah’s aggressiveness gave voice to the silenced and power to the