Politicizing Beyoncé

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 Beyoncé is the subject of a course at Rutgers University called “Politicizing Beyoncé,” which uses the pop star’s music and career to “explore American race, gender and sexual politics.”

According to Allred, the course will tackle issues like "the extent of Beyoncé's control over her own aesthetic" and "whether her often half-naked body is empowered or stereotypical."

“She certainly pushes boundaries,” Allred says. “While other artists are simply releasing music, she’s creating a grand narrative around her life, her career, and her persona.”

Next summer semester, 2 sections

I may have to enroll

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