Answer to Question #211282 in English for Kay

Question

Discuss the social issue and the power that is explored in these lyrics. With close reference to "brown skin girl" song by Beyonce, how is critical consciousness about this identified issue and social power developed in this extract through the use of diction? 

Answer 1

The lyrics in the song 'Brown Skin Girl' is majorly celebrating the dark- skinned women. Some of the lyrics in the song are ' Your skin just like pearls/ The best thing in the world/ Never trade you for anybody else'. The lyrics encourage young girls to love their skin particularly in a culture that often upholds lighter skin as the standard of beauty.

The song celebrates not brown skin in general but dark brown skin in particular. The song highlights the beauty of those who fall into that shade range known as 'deep' in so many make up brands. It directly challenges the idea that dark brown skin is less beautiful than lighter skin tones.