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Queer Theory In The Metal Music Scene: How These Cultures Influence Each Other, Dalton A. Dalton
Queer Theory In The Metal Music Scene: How These Cultures Influence Each Other, Dalton A. Dalton
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Queer theory has existed in the metal music scene since its beginning. In this paper, many aspects of both topics are dissected. Focusing on metal fashion and its crossover into queer armor, Queer coding, and its translation to metal archetypes on television. And the analysis of queer comfortability in metal music spaces by using queer theory as it applies to mass cultures and subculture
Lady Gaga: Free Bitch, Karynne Henry
Lady Gaga: Free Bitch, Karynne Henry
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I would be surprised if there was anyone under 45 who had never heard of Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga rose to fame in the Early 2000s as an eager songwriter turned pop sensation. Gaga grew to push the boundaries of pop music with her out-of-this-world performances and shocking lyrics. Many pushed out by society have clung to her uniqueness and connected with her niche, yet mainstream music. Lady Gaga, once a girl with dreams, now a pop sensation, is not without scars. The star has faced criticism, loss, and pain that has carried over into her life and music. There …