Author(s)

Shanshan Li

Corresponding Author

Shanshan Li

Abstract

Based on Angela McRobbie's feminist theory, this paper studies gender issues in popular culture. Through literature research, this paper deeply analyzes the origin, core viewpoints and characteristics of this theory, and accordingly examines the presentation of gender issues in many fields of popular culture, such as movies, music and fashion. It is found that although pop culture has a progressive trend in presenting gender issues, traditional gender stereotypes and narrow definitions of female roles are still outstanding. From the perspective of McRobbie's theory, there are many problems in the construction of gender identity, the presentation of power structure and the spread of ideology in popular culture. In addition, pop culture and social reality influence each other, pop culture spreads specific gender concepts, and social reality changes promote the evolution of gender issues in pop culture. This study provides theoretical and practical reference for understanding gender relations and popular culture and promoting gender equality.

Keywords

Angela Mcrobbie; Feminist Theory; Popular Culture; Gender Issues; Social Reality