Riptide

• Representations of women in Riptide

  • Women are represented in an objectified and victimized manner
  • Are shown being tortured, tied to trees, and dragged under beds in quick, fast-paced shots that feel like horror film references
  • Also shown saving themselves and acting as their own heroes at times
  • Objectified and sexualized through shots of just their feet and legs
  • Images of violence, such as a hand being stabbed and a gun being pointed, which may trivialize violence against women
• The diverse representations in Riptide may be due to the indie/alternative genre of the music and the band's attempt to break into the American market, which may have led to the use of more shocking or controversial imagery to gain publicity
• There is no clear message or interpretation of the representations in Riptide, as the video invites the audience to interpret the images themselves
• The representations of gender in Riptide are complex and diverse, with both objectified/victimized and empowered portrayals of women, as well as men in positions of power
• Representation of men in Riptide?

  The representations of men show them in relatively powerful positions, such as camera operators or directors, reflecting patriarchal views
• • The woman singing is represented in a typical way in terms of beauty and glamour, but her makeup and costume start to deteriorate, suggesting she has been assaulted
• • Use of high camera angles, terrified facial expressions, and dark lighting create an atmosphere of fear and victimization for women