Only a few days ago, the formation Zafem released its first album that has ignited social networks and all streaming platforms in the world.
According to a publication of the mastermind of this musical formation, in just a few days, the album is already ranked 5 on one platform, after international darlings such as Ed Sheeran with his album Deluxe, Various artists, Justin Moore with his opus Stay Dog and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Analyzing the album from a literary point of view, the writer and poet Daniel Loriston praises “two arrogant gods” of poetry.
However, some feminists have raised their voices to encourage Dener Ceide and Réginald Cangé to remove the title “Zanmi Femme” from the album LAS. Because they see in it an apology of sexism, a continuous promotion of discriminations based on the gender through this already very popular song.
In this text, we will try to raise the sexist features in the light of the progress for the emancipation and the right of the women.
First of all, what is a sexist text? How can we detect the sexist attractions of a text?
“A text is considered sexist when it conveys gender biases or stereotypes that may discriminate against or offend a group of people because of their gender. Sexist texts can take many forms, ranging from sexist jokes to sexist slurs to inappropriate or degrading portrayals of women or men.”
“To detect sexist appeals in a text, it is important to pay attention to the gender stereotypes that are being conveyed. Gender stereotypes are widespread cultural beliefs that men and women have different characteristics and roles, which can be limiting or discriminatory. Gender stereotypes can manifest as prejudices or generalizations, and can often be identified by the use of certain words or phrases that describe women or men in an inaccurate or reductive manner” (sic).
“Sexist texts may also contain examples of gender discrimination, such as comments about women’s or men’s appearance or abilities, or stereotypes related to sexuality or violence. In some cases, sexist texts may be subtle or implicit, and it may be necessary to consider the context in which they are used to determine whether they are offensive or discriminatory” (sic).