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CONTENTS
List of Figures v
Acknowledgements vi
Chapter 1
Introduction: Statement of Research Problem 1
A Brief History of Ghanaian Popular Music: From Colonial Brass Bands to
Post-Independent Highlife Bands 2
Ghanaian Popular Music: Late 20th Century and Early 21st Century 16
Chapter 2
Conceptualizing the Study: Sex, Sexuality, and Gender 22
Socio-Cultural Implications of Gender in Ghana 23
Song Text in Ghanaian Popular Music 27
Signs, Icons, and Symbols 30
Images of Women Presented by Male Popular Musicians 32
Chapter 3
Women’s Roles and Status in Ghanaian Popular Music:
Cultural, Historical, and Contemporary Perspectives 45
Feminism, Sexuality and Women’s Bodies 53
Chapter 4
Analysis of Selected Songs and Music Videos 64
Songs About: Motherhood, Social Expectations of Women, and Women’s Roles 65
Songs About: Romantic Relationships and Women Empowerment (or Authority) 75
Songs About: Sexuality and Women’s Bodies 84
Chapter 5
Conclusion and other Remarks 106
Appendix and References
Appendix 108
Bibliography 109
Online Sources (Discography; Videos; Other Relevant Websites) 115