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Music and misogyny: A content analysis of misogynistic, antifeminist forums
Örebro University, School of Music, Theatre and Art. (ACCLAIM (Aesthetics, Culture and Media))ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9067-9496
2021 (English)In: Popular Music, ISSN 0261-1430, E-ISSN 1474-0095, Vol. 39, no 3-4, p. 459-481Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Research exploring the relationship between misogyny and music has been divided between those who argue that certain music causes, confirms or is a manifestation of misogyny. Yet this often takes for granted the link between certain genres (predominantly hip hop, rap and metal) and misogynistic 'messages'. Instead of asking what types of music might be misogynistic, this article instead asks how music is discussed amongst those who actively espouse misogynistic views. Through content analysis of 1173 posts, from 6 ‘misogynistic antifeminist movement’ (MAM) forums, it shows that whilst hip hop, rap and metal genres and artists are the most commonly mentioned, there is significant variation in terms of musical preferences and justifications. Whilst masculinist lyrics were the main reasons for music preferences, this study shows how MAM communities’ musical judgments are a confluence of sonic and extra-musical discourses which are shaped and amplified within these online communities.

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Cambridge University Press, 2021. Vol. 39, no 3-4, p. 459-481
Keywords [en]
music, misogyny, anti-feminism, alt-right, masculinist
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Musicology
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Musicology; Sociology; Gender Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-90660DOI: 10.1017/S0261143020000410ISI: 000630378000005Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85102863016OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-90660DiVA, id: diva2:1539118
Available from: 2021-03-23 Created: 2021-03-23 Last updated: 2021-04-12Bibliographically approved

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