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On the cover of Elle magazine Nicki Minaj is being represented.She is represented as a strong women.She is positioned in the centre of the page and her image is brought in front of the the masthead.This represents how that she does not let anything or anyone get in her way.Elle is a lifestyle magazine which indicates that this is really her true personality.This can be supported as we can see a feature article that states "NO WIG,NO COSTUME,THE AMERICAN IDOL DIVA LIKE YOUVE NEVER SEEN HER BEFORE".The main area of focus on the magazine cover is her appearance and beauty.The text on the front cover surrounds her figure.This highlights her body in a sexualised way to the audience.Also,her costume is revealing,which further sexualises her to the reader.However,her true personality is shown as less important,as this feature article text is written in small font in contrast to the "Beauty Guide which is in much bigger font and written in bright yellow.

Nicki Minaj is represented as strong to empower other women who read the magazine.The cover reflects Nicki Minaj's interests as she gets to express her assertive personality to the world.This representation is targeted at women,in an effort to encourage them to be the same way.To me,this representation is a statement against the patriarchal ideology,as it portrays women as dominant figures.          

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