Female Empowerment and Sexuality in Pop Culture

This chapter examines the transformative influence of female artists like Madonna and Janet Jackson in the 80s and 90s on the portrayal of female sexuality. It discusses how their bold expressions aimed to reclaim sexual joy against a conservative backdrop while also addressing the complexities of post-feminism and sex-positive feminism. The exploration extends to the impact of these narratives in fashion and film, particularly analyzing teenage comedies and the cultural dynamics surrounding female desire and male entitlement.