Gatekeeper: The Exploitation and Commodification of Women in Music
In this essay, I use sociological theories from Marx, Benjamin, and Perkins-Gilman to analyze how economic pressures, mass production, and gender imbalances lead to the mistreatment of female artists. Using Canadian artist Jessie Reyez and her song "Gatekeeper" as a key example, this essay shines a light on the challenges and resilience of marginalized musicians.