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15 March 2022

THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN ADVERTISING

THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN ADVERTISING

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    How is gender represented in advertisements? Well, men, on the whole, have been illustrated as strong, intelligent and hard-working, but we can’t say the same for women.

    In today's world, women are - more often than not - empowered by the media. However, this wasn't always the case.

    So, what was the role of women in advertisements?

    Not so long ago, sexist ads encouraged women to be two things: a man’s maid and accessory. Even after they helped keep the world running during World War I and II, women were still regarded as passive and inferior.

    And what percent of advertising is targeted at women? According to a 2019 study by The Economic Times, 58% of contemporary adverts target women versus the 38% that target both genders.

    So read on to find out more about the history of women in advertising, and all about how commercials went from portraying women as passive housewives to celebrating kick-ass women.

    The Portrayal of Women in Advertising

    Early 20th Century

    Before the first TV ad aired in 1941, print and cinema advertisements were two of the most effective ways for advertisers to promote their products to a wide-ranging audience.

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    In 1908, Henry William Hoover founded his namesake brand in Ohio, USA.

    As you may already know, he worked with James Murray Spangler – inventor of the upright vacuum cleaner – to mass-produce Hoover vacuum cleaners.

    By the 1920s, a Hoover vacuum cleaner was recognised across the USA as a household essential. And the narrative that the brand’s print advertisements pushed to promote their cleaning device was that a Hoover was a woman’s greatest desire.

    It was commonplace to find Hoover print ads accompanied by captions such as, ‘Don’t disappoint her again this Christmas. Give her a Hoover’, 'Give her a Hoover, and you give her the best’, and, 'The Hoover will safeguard her pride in a clean home.’

    Early 20th Century ads like this depicted the average woman as a domestic servant whose only desire in life was to keep a tidy home to please her husband.

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    Cinema Advertisements

    During the 1930s, cinemas started to pop up everywhere, and some of the most seminal films in cinematic history made their debut, such as The Wizard of Oz and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

    For advertisers, the advent of cinema meant a captive audience to promote their wares to.

    One example of a 1930s screen ad is ‘A Film Mystery’ by Dreft, which follows a character called Mrs Smith who is found in the kitchen. When viewers meet Mrs Smith, she is washing up at the sink.

    The narrator recommends that, like Mrs Smith, viewers should start using Dreft detergent when washing dishes and glasses.

    This is just another example of how, during these times, women were viewed as nothing more than housekeepers.

    Watch this and more 1930s ads below.

    1940s-1950s

    Televisions were becoming increasingly common during the 1940s-1950s, to such an extent that the majority of people in western countries owned a television by the end of the ‘50s.

    Naturally more and more advertisers capitalised on this new audience, investing in the production of screen advertisements.

    Less fortunate was the fact that - despite women assuming men’s roles during WW2 – these adverts were littered with sexist stereotypes.

    In the selection of 1940s ads below collated by NowThis News, there’s one obvious throughline: women need to live up to men’s standards.

    1960s

    Coca-Cola Commercial (1961)

    In 1961, Coca-Cola recruited actress Connie Clausen to star in its TV ad that pivoted around an outlandish theory: Coke keeps you thin. “There’s no waistline worry with Coke you know,” says Clausen, before she dives into the reasons why she drinks the soft beverage to keep her body in check.

    Even putting the dubious science to one side, it’s a damaging message to send women that their worth is intrinsically linked to their physical appearance.

    If we have to look for a silver lining though, at least its protagonist is a career-driven woman, rather than a housewife chained to the kitchen sink.

    1970s

    Tab Cola Commercial (1972)

    During the 1970s, it felt as though there was real progress in terms of tackling gender inequality in media and advertising.

    Take this female-led 1972 Tab Cola commercial, for example: there’s not a man, kitchen or cleaning product in sight. However, the advertising world had found another to exploit women: the male gaze.

    Women (like the one seen in this ad) were sexualised to entice men to buy the product or service being promoted.

    1980s

    Martini Commercial (1981)

    Women being subject to the male gaze was an even greater issue during the 1980s; after the decade of liberation, women would often appear in ads wearing skimpy outfits for the pleasure of men.

    Case in point: Martini’s 1981 roller waitress commercial. Are there any redeeming features? Well, it does show a modestly-dressed woman as part of an important board meeting… We’ll take what we can get.

    1990s

    Bounty Commercial (1990)

    Sex sells was very much the motto of the 90s and advertisers found new and inventive ways to feature half-naked women in their commercials.

    For instance, this Bounty ad takes viewers to an exotic beach, inviting them to “taste paradise” whilst staring at a bikini-clad woman.

    But there is one way in which this commercial differs from the Martini ad that aired a decade prior: Bounty also included a half-naked man for the benefit of the female gaze. Yes, it was time for ladies to take a look too.

    2000s

    Gillette Venus Commercial (2000)

    Just after the turn of 2000, Gillette released their Venus commercial that promised women they would feel like a goddess if they used the brand’s new line of razors.

    It is discernible from the offset that the ad aims to encourage women to shave their legs for themselves, not to impress men.

    This concept is confirmed when the female narrator says, “That’s something all goddesses are entitled to,” when discussing smooth skin. Men, who?

    2010s

    John Lewis Commercial (2010)

    In 2010, department store chain John Lewis celebrated women with its advert that took viewers from baby to old lady to the sound of Fyfe Dangerfield’s cover of Billy Joel’s ‘She’s Always a Woman’.

    Emotional and powerful, the ad reminded the people at home that women are the glue to all aspects of life.

    Women and Advertising: The Takeaway

    If you successfully digested all of the information above, you’ll be well aware of the progress made in advertising over the last century.

    In summary, women were once mistaken as the weaker gender but, finally, advertisers have acknowledged that – as Beyoncé puts it – girls run the world.

    Keen to read more about women in the media? We can guarantee you’ll find something worth reading over on The Edit. Interested in film? Have a read of the best female directors and the most extraordinary female activists in music.

    Or if you prefer to spend your time scrolling through YouTube, you check out our piece on the best female YouTubers.

    Inspired to improve your own advertising campaigns? Dive into our vast catalogue of original music, perfect for taking your message to wider audience. Discover our production music playlists today.

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    WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL MUSIC?

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      What is environmental music? It’s either one of two things:

      1. Music that contains lyrics focused on environmental issues
      2. Music inspired by Mother Nature

      Both are regularly used in projects that focus on the living world – productions such as nature documentaries, factual climate change podcasts, environmental adverts, travel vlogs and protest-focused TV shows.

      To help you get a better understanding of environmental music, we’re taking a look at various environmental songs, from environmental country-pop tracks to environmental hip hop jams.

      But first, we’ll be answering some of the most popular questions surrounding the genre.

      What Is the Relationship Between Music and the Environment?

      Music dates back to the prehistoric Palaeolithic Age (aka the Old Stone Age) – one of the oldest instruments found is a bird bone flute, said to be around 35,000-40,000 years old.

      Since music has been an intrinsic part of the human experience for so long, many believe that music and nature share a connection so deep that it’s impossible to comprehend.

      What inspired the early music-makers? Nature, of course. From the sounds of the water flowing through the streams to the sounds of birds chirping in the trees, the sounds of Mother Nature and manmade music were once one and the same.

      Over the last few decades – as we’ve become increasingly knowledgeable about the state of our planet and the damage we’re causing  – the environment has been a popular topic for singers and rappers to focus on.

      Through music, artists are able to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire listeners to make eco-friendly decisions moving forward.

      Here’s hoping that music can save the very thing that inspired it in the first place.

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      What Does Ambient Music Sound Like?

      According to Cambridge Dictionary, Ambient music is “a type of music, often without a tune or beat, that is intended to make people relax or create a particular mood”.

      In other words, it’s music that creates an atmosphere.

      And what has this got to do with environmental music? Music inspired by nature comes with its own aura – it builds an idyllic world around the listener.

      What Music Styles Use Recorded Sounds From the Environment?

      There are so many different songs that use recorded sounds from the environment, from R&B hits to tracks created especially for meditation.

      And since millions live in crowded towns and cities that feel worlds away from the natural world, many rely on music to whisk them away from their concrete jungles.

      Environmental Music Artists From Different Genres

      Now that we've gone over some environmental music FAQ's, let's delve into the wonderful world of environmental music artists.

      ‘Lightning and Thunder (ft. John Legend)’ – Jhené Aiko (2020)

      ‘Lightning and Thunder (ft. John Legend)’ by Jhené Aiko – a song from the artist’s R&B Grammy-nominated album Chilombo – is about two lovers who have parted ways, yet still have feelings for one another.

      To honour the song's concept, Aiko kicks off 'Lightning and Thunder' with storm sounds, evoking in listeners the same comforting feeling you get when you’re safe indoors during a storm.

      ‘I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home’ – Grand Funk Railroad (1970)

      In 1970, American rock band Grand Funk Railroad debuted the 10-minute track ‘Closer to Home (I’m Your Captain)’.

      Just before the song’s halfway mark – at 4 minutes 23 seconds, to be precise – the band breaks things up with a peaceful moment that evokes an image in one's mind of birds tweeting by a river, or perhaps even a waterfall.

      It’s this unexpected shift from rock 'n' roll to utopian paradise that makes the track so memorable.

      ‘Evermore’ – Taylor Swift (2020)

      Country-pop star Taylor Swift returned to her pared-back roots in 2020 when she released Evermore, an album co-produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner.

      In the record’s titular song featuring Bon Iver, listeners are taken to the peaceful woodlands where Swift finds herself on the album cover.

      A slow, gentle piano is paired with the sweet sounds of birds chirping to give the thoughtful track a rustic folky feel.

      ‘Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)’ – Marvin Gaye (1971)

      Marvin Gaye was a remarkable man who used his voice to tackle a range of issues, from social issues to environmental issues.

      In 1971, he released ‘Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)’, a soulful song that asked listeners to question what was happening to the beautiful world around them.

      Within just over three minutes, Gaye provides food for thought by pointing out issues on land, in the air and out at sea.

      'Prelude' - Kate Bush (2005)

      Alt-Indie artist Kate Bush has always been in touch with nature.

      At the age of 20, she was dancing around fields singing ‘Wuthering Heights’; at 47, she released Aerial, a double album that took planet Earth as its muse.

      The most obvious example of Bush seeking inspiration from the environment in Aerial is during ‘Prelude’, which encapsulates the experience of exploring a forest with its bird sounds, sparkling piano and soft strings.

      ‘Earth’ – Lil Dicky (2019)

      In 2019, Lil Dicky teamed up with 30 noteworthy stars – from Justin Bieber to Ariana Grande to Snoop Dogg – to produce a charity single titled ‘Earth’.

      The tune reminds the listener that we all love our planet, thus, we should look after it as best we can. In 12 months, the rapper raised around $800,000; he split the money and donated it to six different environmental charities.

      ‘Blackbird’ – The Beatles

      Back in 1968, trailblazing rock 'n' rollers The Beatles debuted ‘Blackbird’ as part of their eponymous ninth album, AKA The White Album.

      The pastoral track sounds like an idyllic spring evening: delicate vocals provided by Paul McCartney are layered over the sounds of steady percussion, comforting strings and birds singing.

      It asks the listener to run away from their troubles to take time to reflect.

      ‘Bottom of the Ocean’ – Miley Cyrus (2008)

      Miley Cyrus’ early work is often overlooked, or passed off as disposable.

      However, true fans know that one of her best tracks comes from 2008 album Breakout. Entitled ‘Bottom of the Ocean’, the breakup song compares the experience of losing a loved one forever to losing something that falls to the bottom of the ocean.

      Aptly, a euphoric beat is combined with the sounds of far-flung seagulls and slow-paced vocals from Cyrus to make for a track that has an oceanic vibe from beginning to end.

      ‘Earth Song’ – Michael Jackson (1995)

      Environmental music doesn’t get much more iconic than Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’.

      In 1995, the music icon released the compelling track, accompanied by a music video directed by nature photographer Nick Brandt; as soon it debuted, the song hit number one in the UK Singles Chart and managed to stay at the top for six weeks.

      It’s safe to say the King of Pop did his best to raise awareness about environmental issues – unfortunately, not much has changed since the anthem was released.

      ‘New World Water’ – Mos Def (1999)

      Hip hop legend Mos Def gave his fans something to think about in 1999 when he released his debut studio album Black on Both Sides, featuring the environmental song ‘New World Water’.

      Within the Psycho Les-produced track, the Brooklyn-born musician highlights the issues with the water America is consuming: “Used to have minerals and zinc in it (New World Water), Now they say it got lead and stink in it (New World Water),” he raps.

      Hip hop always has been, and always will be, a genre that challenges conventions.

      Discover Our Playlists

      All environmental music-ed out? Check out our playlists, featuring every genre of music imaginable.

      Visit our musical styles page to find a slew of playlists organised by genre. Here, you can discover classic genre playlists such as R&B and indie rock, as well as more specialist sounds including acid jazz and J-pop.

      Over on our production genre page, you’ll find playlists themed around specific projects. Examples include daytime TV playlists, news and current affairs playlists and sitcom playlists.

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      THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE ACTIVISTS IN MUSIC

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        To borrow a phrase from Beyoncé’s 2011 empowerment anthem, ‘Who run the world? Girls.’ Unfortunately, even post #MeToo and #TimesUp, the music industry is still statistically weighted heavily in favour of (white) men. So, throughout the history of women in music, who are the musicians who are environmental activists? The women in music who broke barriers, from Billie Holiday to Billie Eilish, cover a wide range of activism.

        Find out more about them, including their key tracks. the female artists who have taken on the system and used their activism to tackle issues of equality, discrimination, segregation and environmentalism?

        Billie Holiday

        Hulu’s recent biopic, The United States vs Billie Holiday, shows the singer as one of the mothers of the civil rights movement and one of the earliest social justice advocates within music.

        When most people think of Billie Holiday’s activism, it’s her song ‘Strange Fruit’ that comes to mind.

        Recorded in 1939, it’s an anti-lynching protest song originally written as a poem, inspired by a gruesome picture of two Black men hanged from tree branches.

        Angela Davis, a professor of History at UC Santa Cruz, said that the song had, ‘an enormous impact. This was really the first time that, at least in popular music, such a powerful anti-racist stance had been assumed.’

        Dr Farrah Jasmine Griffin, author of If You Can’t Be Free, Be a Mystery: In Search of Billie Holiday, said that the singer’s insistence on recording the song was, ‘very brave and courageous of a young artist who really put her career at stake by not only singing but recording this song, and she would do so again and again. I can’t think of another song until the 1960s that has the kind of political and emotional impact that ‘Strange Fruit’ had and continues to have.’

        Nina Simone

        Nina Simone was a classically-trained piano prodigy who made a stand against racism from an early age.

        During a recital aged eleven, when her parents were forced to give up their front row seats to a white couple, Eunice Waymon – AKA Nina Simone – refused to play until her parents were allowed to sit in their allotted place.

        A supporter of Malcolm X, Simone’s work was praised by radical Black leaders: she performed and spoke at many civil rights meetings and marches and one of her most famous singles is civil rights anthem, ‘To Be Young, Gifted and Black’.

        Chardine Taylor-Stone, in an appreciation for Tribune magazine, emphasises that, with regard to the history of Nina Simone, we should also look at her activism beyond the civil rights movement: ‘She was a tour de force who brought the message of freedom, equality, justice and liberation to everyone who had the pleasure of hearing her music.

        But it’s important we don’t pigeonhole her as a civil rights activist: she was a revolutionary – a woman who engaged with the work of Marx and Lenin, and who brought that revolutionary praxis to her music in a way that continues to resonate with us today.’

        Joan Baez

        An activist who rose to fame in the 1960s, folk singer Joan Baez closed the first day of Woodstock in 1969.

        Throughout her career, she has been a champion for civil rights and humanitarian causes. In 2011, Baez was honoured by Amnesty International, becoming the first recipient of the Joan Baez Award for Outstanding Inspirational Service in the Global Fight for Human Rights.

        The award is intended to be presented to an artist from the worlds of music, film, sculpture or other mediums, who has helped advance human rights.

        Baez was one of the principal performers at the 1963 March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom, the day on which Martin Luther King delivered his ‘I have a dream’ speech.

        In the 1970s, she travelled to Hanoi with a peace delegation to oppose the Vietnam war and she has displayed a lifelong commitment to political and social activism ever since, in areas such as civil rights, human rights and the environment.

        Causes close to her heart now include opposing the death penalty, supporting LGBTQ+ rights and environmental causes.

        Dolly Parton

        When it comes to feminist music artists, does blonde bombshell Dolly Parton instantly come to mind? She really should.

        The woman who said of herself, ‘I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb. And I also know I’m not blonde,’ has been a trailblazer in music, business and popular culture, and is an icon for working class women everywhere.

        Brought up in rural Tennessee, as one of twelve children living in a two-room cabin, she made her way to Nashville and took on the male-dominated world of country music.

        As she once explained, ‘When I started out, it never crossed my mind I couldn’t do it ’cause I was a woman. I was just gonna do what I did, what I felt I did best, and I never once thought that was gonna ever, you know, not work for me. And I didn’t care. I wasn’t afraid of anybody.’

        Dolly’s always known her worth; when Elvis Presley asked to record her song ‘I Will Always Love You’, it would have meant signing over half of her writing credit. She refused.

        It was a powerful move that reaped its rewards when the track became a huge hit on one of the bestselling movie soundtracks of all time – The Bodyguard, with Whitney Houston’s version as its record-breaking single.

        At the peak of the ‘women’s movement’ in the 1970s, Dolly starred in 9 to 5 with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, taking on sexual harassment in the workplace.

        Parton has always been reluctant to call herself a feminist but as observed by songwriter Linda Perry in Netflix’s Dolly Parton documentary, ‘She’s mastered the design of how to be a woman and succeed in this business without making a man feel bad.’

        From creating the business empire of theme park Dollywood to donating over 150 million books through her Imagination Library – not to mention putting $1 million towards COVID vaccine research – Dolly Parton is an activist who consistently makes a stand for equality and fights against discrimination.

        She came out in favour of gay marriage in 2014, has spoken against anti-transgender ‘bathroom bills’ and supports anti-racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.

        Women in Hip Hop

        Hip hop has always been dominated by men, but there are some notable exceptions who have championed women’s empowerment and challenged misogyny in the genre.

        A name you might be unfamiliar with is Sylvia Robinson. Originally a singer, she later became known for her work as founder and CEO of hip hop label Sugar Hill Records in the 1970s.

        The driving force behind two landmark hip hop singles – ‘Rapper’s Delight’ by the Sugarhill Gang, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s ‘The Message’ – she is dubbed ‘The Mother of Hip Hop’.

        Billboard called her ‘The Queen of Rap’ and she received a Pioneer Award at the Annual Rhythm and Blues Awards Gala in 2000, while Rolling Stone crowned ‘Rapper’s Delight’ as ‘the greatest hip hop single of all time’ in 2012.

        As for Sylvia’s mantra, it was, ‘Don’t copy things that are out there… come up with something new, something different.’

        Find out more about her career in Extraordinary Artists’ profile.

        There are plenty of inspiring female rappers on the scene now, but when Queen Latifah rose to fame in the 1990s, she was definitely in the minority. Tracks such as ‘Ladies First’ and the Grammy-winning ‘U.N.I.T.Y’ saw her calling for Black women’s voices to be raised up in music.

        As she told Huffington Post, ‘I chose to take the route of uplifting women by trying to make some records that had some positive thoughts… I had a problem with [misogyny]. I was never the kind of person that was going to take something lying down… I was raised to protect myself and stand up for myself and speak my mind and be true. And even if I had to stand alone, I was to do that.’

        Other pioneers of ‘hip hop feminism’ include Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliot, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Cardi B, who told i-D magazine that, ‘Being a feminist is real simple; it’s that a woman can do things the same as a man. Anything a man can do, I can do. I can finesse, I can hustle. We have the same freedom. I was top of the charts. I’m a woman and I did that. I do feel equal to a man.’

        Her 2020 single, ‘WAP’, with Megan Thee Stallion was hailed by many as a feminist anthem celebrating female power and pleasure.

        Pussy Riot

        When it comes to activist singers, they don’t come much braver than the members of Pussy Riot.

        Founded by Nadya Tolokonnikova in 2011, the consequences of their feminist protest art have always been serious. Along with two other band members, she was sentenced to two years in prison in 2012, went on hunger strike and endured incredibly harsh conditions.

        They were subsequently named prisoners of conscience by Amnesty International.

        The Russian feminist protest punk rock and performance art group were based in Moscow, staging unauthorised guerrilla gigs in public places, with lyrics covering feminism, LGBTQ+ rights and opposition to the Russian president Vladimir Putin and his policies.

        Tolokonnikova recently launched the Ukraine DAO (decentralised autonomous organisation), a cryptocurrency collaboration, and raised $7.1 million in just five days.

        She told the Guardian, ‘I’m personally convinced that in situations like this, activism is the only thing that can keep you sane. Just looking at disasters and tragedies and not doing anything about it is really detrimental for the world, but also it slowly destroys you and makes you feel helpless.’

        Through cryptocurrency, Tolokonnikova has also raised money for a shelter for victims of domestic violence and political prisoners in Russia; another fund is buying artworks from female and LGBTQ+ artists.

        Billie Eilish

        The ‘Bad Guy’ singer-songwriter is the voice of a new generation of activist musicians championing causes from environmental activism to mental health.

        Eilish was one of the performers at Global Citizen Live in 2021, a 24-hour global broadcast event that brought together more than 70 artists, activists and world leaders to defend the planet and defeat poverty.

        Eilish puts on plastic-free shows, marches with Greta Thunberg, and is now a vegan as part of her promotion of animal rights.

        PETA awarded her their 2021 Person of the Year Award, the youngest person ever to have been granted the honour.

        Eilish is also vocal about body positivity and autonomy; she’s been open about her experiences with Tourette’s syndrome and her battles with depression.

        Women’s Rights Music

        When it comes to creating a kick-ass female artist playlist, here are some suggestions:

        ‘You Don’t Own Me’ – Lesley Gore

        The lyrics assert a woman’s independence within a relationship, and it was memorably used to soundtrack a sequence in season four of The Handmaid’s Tale.

        ‘I’m Every Woman’ – Chaka Khan

        Chaka Khan told the Guardian that, ‘It wrecked me emotionally when I first started singing ‘I’m Every Woman.’ It was ironic that I was battling deep insecurities yet singing this huge anthem of empowerment. I thought I didn’t have the right to sing it.’

        ‘9 to 5’ – Dolly Parton

        Unfortunately, the pay gap is still alive and kicking – play this ahead of demanding your pay rise.

        ‘The Man’ – Taylor Swift

        Taylor was inspired by the double standards of the entertainment industry to write this track.

        ‘Having dealt with a few of them, narcissists basically subscribe to a belief system that they should be able to do and say whatever the hell they want, whenever the hell they want to. And if we — as anyone else in the world, but specifically women — react to that, well, we’re not allowed to. We’re not allowed to have a reaction to their actions.’

        ‘Independent Women (Part 1)’ – Destiny’s Child

        Empowering female singers Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle’s anthem about making your own money is as shake-your-fist-in-the-air fantastic now as it was when it was released on the Charlie’s Angels film soundtrack in 2000.

        ‘Free Your Mind’ – En Vogue

        One of the best songs about challenging your prejudices, we can’t help but feel En Vogue were way ahead of their time with this one.

        ‘Juice’ – Lizzo

        Grab yourself a big helping of body positivity, confidence and inspiration, courtesy of Lizzo.

        She revealed to Buzzfeed that, ‘I want to be an activist because I’m intelligent, because I care about issues, because my music is good, [and] because I want to help the world.’

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