Year: 2024, 2024
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Never, Alana, Thesis advisor (ths): Henderson, Scott SH, Degree committee member (dgc): Pendleton Jiménez, Karleen KPJ, Degree committee member (dgc): Avdeeff, Melissa MA, Degree committee member (dgc): Epp, Michael ME, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University Abstract: <p>This thesis examines Beyoncé's art within the context of Black feminist thought, specifically focusing on how her work reflects and contributes to the themes of sisterhood, female empowerment, and intersectionality. A comprehensive analysis of her songs and performances will demonstrate how Beyoncé's art advocates for unity, female empowerment, particularly for Black women, and… more Full Text: “BOW DOWN, BITCHES” HOW BEYONCÉ’S ART REFLECTS AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE NOTIONS OF SISTERHOOD, FEMALE EMPOWERMENT, AND INTERSECTIONALITY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF BLACK FEMINIST THOUGHT. A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial …