representation theory

1. This R&B magazine cover includes a mid shot of an artist not
wearing any clothes. This makes a representation towards the
audience who sees this and makes them think that she’s trying to
attract the audience in a seductive way. this could give her the
stereotype of being easy and lacking self-respect. Despite these
stereotypes, Kelly Rowland is likely to be a post-modern woman
who is making her own choice to pose and wear what she wants.
People could think that she is objectifying her body as a female
and trying to cater for males who are attracted to females lacing
clothes. The representation of this front cover isn’t true as it’s
based on people’s natural reactions and instincts as they
decipher this image.
In this image, Kelly Rowland is covering the places that are
necessary which is weakening the idea that she has no self-
respect. Her image is against a white background which implies
purity and innocence which contrasts her image. The headline
next to her on the left also reads ‘finally bares all’ which could
represent her ‘bare’ body.