Graduation Year
2025
Date of Submission
12-2024
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Spanish
Reader 1
Juliana Fillies
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©2024 Bianca L Rodriguez
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how Benito “Bad Bunny” Antonio Martnez Ocasio, a groundbreaking artist in the reggaetón and Latin music industry, uses his music to challenge machismo norms in Latinx culture. Historically, reggaeton has perpetuated hypermasculine ideals, emphasizing dominance, aggression, and rigid gender roles. In contrast, Bad Bunny disrupts these conventional stereotypes of machismo behavior by embracing vulnerability, advocating for gender equality, and rejecting toxic masculinity. Through his lyrics in “La Canción” y “Haciendo que me amas”, Bad Bunny normalizes emotional expression and critiques societal expectations of men. Additionally, in tracks such as “Yo Perreo Sola” y “Andrea,” Bad Bunny addresses issues of consent and female empowerment. Beyond personal and social themes, he challenges broader societal norms and takes a political stance in song “El Apagón” y “Una Velita”. By analyzing Bad Bunny’s music, this thesis illustrates how he reshapes the narrative of masculinity in Latin American culture, inspiring a new generation to question and dismantle traditional cultural norms.
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Bianca, "Rompiendo la cultura del machismo a través de la música: Bad Bunny y la nueva era del reggaetón" (2025). CMC Senior Theses. 3729.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/3729
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