The Beastie Boys are one group whose portrayal of femininity has changed over the years. In their first albums they viewed women as objects there for their pleasure so their portrayal was negative. In their latest albums they apologize for their actions and for the actions of all men so their portrayal now is positive. They also speak out against the abuse of women.
The video for "Fight For Your Right" they portray women as objects. At one point Adrock pulls a girl onto a couch with him and starts kissing her. Later a girl stops in front of him and the camera and he both pause on her behind. Adrock chases after that girl and Mike D. proceeds to start kissing the girl Adrock was kissing. Later MCA is seen chasing a girl around the room. Mike D. also chases a girl around the room. The only time they show women as being intelligent is when they are making fun of them or throwing a pie at them.
Their song "Girls" really portrays women negatively. They say all they really want is girls. Then they proceed to tell what t
The rest of the song talks about different times in which they have slept with different women. The song "The New Style" has lyrics similar to that of "Hey Ladies." They talk about sleeping with women all over the country. They also talk about what types of women they like.
The disrespect of women has got to be through
Those lines show that they think a women's place is at home cleaning and cooking.
This is one of the first times their portrayal of women is not negative.
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