Tag: gender | The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies | ISSN: 2452-0497

Issue 4 Podcast Volume 3

30th April 201723rd March 2021

Episode 24 – Analysing Michael Jackson’s ‘Who Is It’

Posted By: Karin Merx Analysis, Fincher, gender, Michael Jackson, Neo-Noir, Race, research, Secuality, Shakespeare, Short Film, Song, who is it

Abstract: In this brand new episode, Karin and Elizabeth, analyse Michael Jackson’s short film Who is It. The main question is: To what extent can

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Author Interviews Interview Interviews Issue 2 Volume 3

21st October 201614th April 2020

An Interview with Ryan Garey

Posted By: Karin Merx Cultural Studies, gender, Gender Studies, interview, literary studies, MA thesis, musician, Ryan Garey

Abstract: In this interview, Ryan Garey discusses his Master Thesis and how Michael Jackson influenced him and what he envisions for his future with Michael

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Hee-Hee-Hee: Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice by Francesca Royster

Articles Issue 1 Volume 1

18th September 201414th April 2020

‘Hee hee hee’: Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice

Posted By: Francesca Royster ‘Hee hee hee': Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice, erotic voice, essay, Francesca Royster, gender, identity, Issue 3, LGBTQ, masculinity, Michael Jackson, music, pop culture, Post Soul Era, Queer, sex, sex and race, sexual identities, sexuality, Sounding like a No-No, teens, throats, transgender, voice, Volume 1, youth

‘Throats are part of the erotic act, commanding, whispering, swallowing. Through his cries, whispers, groans, whines, and grunts. Michael Jackson occupies a third space of gender.’ Francesca Royster explores the sexualisation of Jackson’s voice throughout his earlier solo works, ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad’ while contextualising his voice within the wider concept of African-American sexuality and its representation.

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