When I think of the 80s, one of the many songs that stand out to me has to be, Madonna's 'Express Yourself'. The song made such a statement during the era, and received very positive reviews for it's feminist approach to sexuality at the time. Critics commented "the video portrayed the deconstructive gender-bending approach associated with free play and self-reflexivity of images and postmodernism'.

Madonna was one of the biggest icons of the 80s, from her style, her sexuality, and her music which caused controversies throughout the media. The song really emphasises the need for women to take control of their feelings and needs, without having dependence on others.
The 80s was a decade of gender equality. Women were making their mark in society as opposed to sticking to the typical roles that were supposed of them, and this video
Bad Blood - Taylor Swift ft Kendrick Lamar



The song it's self it easily recognised as a song from this decade. It has a very 'modern pop' sound, mixed with Kendrick Lamar's rapping parts. It's definitely a statement song, with great representation for this era.
Sources
- http://www.academia.edu/10703210/Gender_and_Feminism_in_Madonnas_Express_Yourself_music_video._A_case_study
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsVcUzP_O_8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo
- http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/05/taylor-swifts-bad-blood-is-exploding-what-exactly/393527/
- http://johngenderpop.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/express-yourself-femininity-and.html
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