When we look at the music industry today, it is clear that there is an imbalance between the representations of men and women. Usually, we're used to seeing female artists strutting around in little tight outfits showing off every part of their body, while the men's looks don't matter. Many women feel the need to fill gender roles in the music industry. Perhaps female artists dress provocatively to get noticed and succeed in the industry. However, in Ann Powers' article, she mentions Klein saying, “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 is outside” (2). I agree with Klein. In fact, female artists are not required to fulfill predetermined gender roles, as it is their talent that should shine through and not their outward appearance. Instead of the characteristics expected of women - being feminine, beautiful, passive, sexy, skinny and domestic - they should be judged on their talent and not their dress. 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). Many people in the industry also 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 succeed if they dress provocatively. However, dressing sexy does not define talent, especially when female artists are performing. Instead, women are portrayed as a piece of meat to the world by showing more skin; prove that sex sells. Some female artists don't showcase their... middle of paper ......e talent, so it doesn't matter how they look, even if it helps. An artist like Lady Gaga is a good example of an artist who doesn't play these roles. She is still very popular with both sexes without having to dress provocatively. What do you think about these female artists filling these roles, do you think it's necessary to succeed in this music industry? Work Cited Cochrane, Kim. “Lady Gaga exposes femininity as a shame.” Guardian.co.uk2010. 1-4. Print.Peoples, Glen. "Business Matters: How Adele's success is undermining marketing guru SethGodin's predictions." Billboard.com. 2011. Online. Phillips, Abbey. “The truth lies somewhere in between.” Rvanews.com. 2011.1-3. Print.Powers, Ann. “Review notebook: Lady Gaga, sexuality and 21st century pop: telling the truth to Camille Paglia. » Latimesblog.latimes.com. 1-2. Print.