SPECIFICS OF FEMALE IMAGES IN RUSSIAN MUSICAL DISCOURSE

Abstract

The article analyzes the state of the Russian musical discourse in the gender aspect. The idea that song discourse reproduces modern view about femininity is substantiated. An overview of scientific papers on the stated topic is given. The empirical base of the study is described. The traditional components of gender stereotypes of femininity are noted. The song discourse is analyzed in gender aspect. Three groups of qualities that characterize a woman are identified. Examples of gender stereotypes manifestation are given. The examples of deconstruction of the traditional binary male-female opposition are described. It is concluded that the attempted systematic analysis of feminine images in musical discourse reveals parallel actualization of gender stereotypes and their deconstruction. There is a tendency for changes in the Russian-speaking gender picture of the world.