Prompt:
In Beyoncé’s Lemonade the Visual Album, the intersections of feminist theory, race, spirituality, and surveillance are prominent themes and critical lenses in which she explores identity and activism. In what ways does she convey these important themes and lenses, particularly through the lenses of Black feminism and Black luminosity? Furthermore, through continuing to explore Kimberlé Crenshaw’s concept of intersectionality, how does Beyoncé challenge societal norms and stereotypes, reinforcing ways of inclusivity and Black female empowerment? Finally, consider the role of digital media and technology, how do you navigate these as tools of activism and surveillance in Beyoncé’s visual album? How do these media platforms and devices also reinforce identity, surveillance, and resistance in society?
Provide background information about your topic. In other words, before you present your thesis, give readers context of the topic. What do they need to know about the idea of intersectionality, feminist theory, Black feminism, surveillance, Black luminosity, spirituality, race, identity, etc. in relation to your paper’s focus? Do you need to define any terms?
End your introduction with a 3-level thesis that answers the following questions:
A) In Beyoncé’s Lemonade the Visual Album, the intersections of feminist theory, race, spirituality, and surveillance are prominent themes and critical lenses in which she explores identity and activism. In what ways does she convey these important themes and lenses, particularly through the lenses of Black feminism and Black luminosity?
B) Furthermore, through continuing to explore Kimberlé Crenshaw’s concept of intersectionality, how does Beyoncé challenge societal norms and stereotypes, reinforcing ways of inclusivity and Black female empowerment?
C) Finally, consider the role of digital media and technology, how do you navigate these as tools of activism and surveillance in Beyoncé’s visual album? How do these media platforms and devices also reinforce identity, surveillance, and resistance in society?
5 TEEAL Body Paragraphs (BPs):
BPs 1 and 2 should each focus on 1 claim/reason that supports Part A of your thesis.
Each BP should have a clear topic sentence and 2-3 examples (quotes from Lemonade the Visual and an outside reading)
Among your examples, you need quote/paraphrase sandwiches from Lemonade the Visual Album and your 1-2 outside source(s).
BPs 3 and 4 should each focus on 1 claim/reason that supports Part B of your thesis.
Each BP should have a clear topic sentence and 2-3 examples (anecdotes, observations, examples of others and quote sandwiches from Browne, Kendall, and/or 1-2 outside source(s)).
Among your examples, make sure that you use quote/paraphrase sandwiches from Browne, Kendall, and/or 1-2 outside source(s).
BP 5 should focus on 1 claim/reason that supports Part C of your thesis where you’ll discuss how do you navigate the use of digital media and technology as tools of activism and surveillance in Beyoncé’s visual album? How do these media platforms and devices also reinforce identity, surveillance, and resistance in society?
You don’t need a quote or paraphrase sandwich in this BP (unless you want to) but instead, I would like for you to focus on your observations of the world and/ or experiences from your own life to support your discussion. The more specific you are in this paragraph, the stronger your essay will be.
Reflective Conclusion:
End your essay with a conclusion where you leave your readers with something to think about and why they should care about your ideas. Avoid summarizing any points/ideas form the previous body paragraphs.
In addition to using Lemonade the Visual Album and secondary readings, be sure to reference 1-2 outside sources for your essay. You must include a Work Cited page and use in-text citations for every source you use.
MLA Formatted: Your essay needs to be double-spaced, 12 size font, Times New Roman and 1-inch margins all around. (NOTE: you are welcome to explore and use APA format or Chicago format that might be used in other disciplines).
links:
https://genius.com/Beyonce-lemonade-film-script-annotated
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyonc%C3%A9-lemonade/id1143845868?i=1000472405031
