Beyoncé

<p>Who runs the world? The Beyhive knows. From the Destiny's Child 2001 hit single Survivor<i> </i>to her 2019 jam 7/11 Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has confronted dominant issues around the world. Because her image is linked with debates on race sexuality and female empowerment she has become a central figure in pop music and pop culture. <i>Beyoncé At Work On Screen and Online</i> explores her work as a singer activist and artist by taking a deep dive into her songs videos and performances as well as responses from her fans. Contributors look at Beyoncé's entire body of work to examine her status as a canonical figure in modern music and do not shy away from questioning scandals or weighing her social contributions against the evolution of feminism critical race theory authenticity and more. Full of examples from throughout Beyoncé's career this volume presents listening as a political undertaking that generates meaning and creates community. <i>Beyoncé At Work On Screen and Online</i> contends that because of her willingness to address societal issues within her career Beyoncé has become an important touchstone for an entire generation--all in a day's work for Queen Bey.</p>