Analyzing Beyonce's Song 'Formation'

In today's culture, there is a clear view on how women are perceived and how that is their only role like being a wife, submissive, and quiet. Women are seen as sexy, provocative, and dependent on men whereas men are dominant, powerful, and independent. In our culture, we do not see these genders as anything else because we are taught to believe that this is the American way. We have these stereotypes of genders and what their role in society is. Then, when women decide to reverse gender roles, they are put down and are seen as these irrational feminists. We do not see that women can be as strong and as powerful as any man. In this essay, I will analyze Beyonce’s song “Formation” by summarizing the text, applying the rhetorical and gender analytical