1. Music Video Analysis - Gender Roles
Song Title:Part of Me
Artist: Katy Perry
Directions: As you closely watch the music video, answer the following questions with
as much detail as possible.
1. What are the men/women doing? (Dancing, sitting, swimming, etc.)
They are arguing and she is joining the army to get back at him as it is typical for men to
join the army not women.
2. How are the men/women dressed? How much skin is revealed?
The woman is dressed in casual clothes (skirt, top and a jacket) and the man is dressed
smartly in a shirt and tie.
3. Are there more, fewer, or the same number of men as women?
There is a man and a women as the main characters but there are other around them.
4. Describe the body language of the men/women: are they sitting, standing, gyrating,
mugging, etc.?
they women is upset with the man so she is angry.
5. Do the men/women have power? How do you know?
The woman has the power as she goes and joins the army to get back at the man.
6. What’s the message of the song?
The message of the song is That there is a part of the women possible adventuress or
rebellious and the man can’t take it away from her.
7. What type of music is the song?
pop