When you look at the music industry today, it is clear that there is an imbalance between the representation of men and women. We are usually used to seeing female artists prancing around in tight dresses showing all parts of their bodies, while men's appearance doesn't matter. Many women feel the need to fill sexual roles in the music industry. Maybe female artists dress provocatively to get noticed and make it big in the industry. However, in Ann Powers' article, she mentions that Klein states, “I want to see more images of women showing the public what's in their hearts and minds; I want to see less of what's outside” (2). I agree with Klein. Indeed, female artists do not have to fulfill predetermined sexual roles because it is their talent that should shine through and not their outward appearance. Instead of the characteristics women are expected to have – being feminine, beautiful, passive, sexy, thin and domestic: they should be judged on their talent and not their clothing. Women should be recognized for their creative ability rather than their physical beauty. Powers states, “For women in pop music, sexuality is both the most powerful force and the greatest trap” (2). There are also many people in the industry who agree with Powers. However, I disagree with Powers, because I still believe that sexuality is not a great source of success. Some men and women in the music industry believe that female artists will only be successful if they dress provocatively. However, dressing sexy does not define talent, especially when performing female artists. Instead, women are portrayed as a piece of meat to the world by the more skin they show; proving that sex sells. Some female artists don't present their... middle of paper... talent, so it shouldn't matter what they look like, although it helps. An artist like Lady Gaga is a good example of an artist who doesn't play these roles. It is still very popular with both genders without the cost of dressing provocatively. What do you think of these artists who fill these roles? Do you think it is necessary to be successful in this music industry? Work Cited Cochrane, Kim. "Lady Gaga denounces femininity as a shame." Guardian.co.uk2010. 1-4. Print.Peoples, Glen. “Business Matters: How Adele's Success Undermines Marketing Guru SethGodin's Predictions.” Billboard.com. 2011. Online.Philips, Abbey. “The truth lies in the middle.” Rvanews.com. 2011.1-3. Stampa.Powers, Ann. “Critic's Notebook: Lady Gaga, sexuality and 21st century pop: telling the truth to Camille Paglia.” Latimesblog.latimes.com. 1-2. Press.