# Pop Superstar Courses This Course in Beyonce Explores Feminism and Media By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/course-in-beyonce References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2014/01/61506/beyonce-feminism-course-rutgers-university) & [newyork.cbslocal](http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/28/the-abcs-of-beyonce-rutgers-university-offers-politicizing-beyonce-course/) Some of us remember our college days fondly; some of us remember them with a disappointed shake of the head; some of us don't remember them at all. Whatever your college experience, I bet you wish that this [course in Beyonce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-chichester) was available when you were a wide-eyed 19-year-old freshman. The course, which was developed by Kevin Allred, will not teach you how to become Sasha Fierce, nor will it teach you how to wake up flawless. Rather, the course, which is titled 'Feminist Perspectives: Politicizing Beyoncé' will explore "American race, gender, and sexual politics" through the lens of the pop superstar's career and performances. They will be analyzed in conjunction with [feminist texts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notclass1) by the likes of Bell Hooks and Alice Walker. Ultimately, Allred hopes to encourage people to [think critically about media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studyfetch), rather than carelessly consuming it. Image Credit: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Entertainment ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Feminist Perspectives in Popular Culture:** Exploring the intersection of popular culture and feminist theory to promote critical thinking. - **Analyzing Celebrity Influence on Social Issues:** Examining the ways in which celebrities like Beyonce can shape discussions on race, gender, and sexuality. - **Cultural Studies in Higher Education:** Introducing unconventional courses that use popular culture as a lens to explore complex social issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Higher Education:** Universities and colleges can incorporate innovative courses that engage students in critical analysis of popular culture. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the influence of popular celebrities to raise awareness about social issues. - **Media and Communications:** Media platforms and publications can contribute to the critical analysis and discussion of popular culture's impact on society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music App Learning Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-courses.md) - [Celeb-Backed Workout Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-and-beyonc.md) - [Singer-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flannels-x.md) - [Educational YouTuber Video Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marques-brownlee-masterclass.md) - [Diversity-Promoting Digital Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allyship-in-the-outdoors.md) - [Virtual Beauty Masterclasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-beauty-school.md) - [AI-Professor Coding Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs50.md) - [In-App Educational Video Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-courses.md) - [AI Adaptability Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-adaptability.md)