The song "California girls" by Katy Perry is relevant to the society because it reflects a way of how we should live today. Katy Perry talks about being beautiful, fun, and perfect which reflects the dominant ideology because in this world today, that’s supposedly how we should live. In California we should all have Sunkist skin and have Jeeps. This song could be trying to make people start a trend of how you should dress, or what kind of activities you should participate in. This could cause a controversy because all people in California do not live like this and it could cause a stereotypical argument. This song is definitely relevant to society because it reflects a way of dominant ideology.
In this song by Katy Perry, she talks about how the grass is greener in California and basically how beautiful it is. She refers it as, “The Golden Coast” and starts saying how California girls are fine, fresh, and fierce. Katy Perry also says that the girls all wear daisy dukes and bikinis. And that the girls all lay under the palm trees and have jeeps. I personally think that she can be reflecting her way of how she portrays California. It also could be how she lives her life.
Some of the lyrics in this song can cause a big controversy on how California girls supposedly live. Katy Perry says,"California girls, We're unforgettable, Daisy Dukes, Bikinis on top, Sun-kissed skin, So hot, We'll melt your Popsicle". This basically reflects the dominant ideology of how California girls live. She portrays them as party girls, and beautiful people. This can be considered a good pop song, but it does also have some stereotypical lyrics in it. Katy Perry makes this song relevant to todays society because it reflects the dominant ideology of how California girls live.
2 comments:
California definitely is the most stereotyped state. To everyone else California is full of either vegetarians, movie stars gay people (San Francisco)or surfers, which is a common misconception. this song does not help our state have a better reputation. this was a great song to choose about the "ideology" of California
I agree with you analysis of this song. Katy Perry expresses how girls are supposed to be beautiful all around.You did a good job summarizing this song to express your perspective on the dominant ideology Katy Perry tries to explain and her opinion on how people or girls should be.
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