This video is famoulsy know for causing such controversy in the music industry. Robin Thicke was even sued as the backing track sounded so similar to a previouls released song.
This video is a prime example for the male gaze:
This image taken from the video particularly highlights the sexism within, the men each have a women of their own by their sides, the women are wearing necklaces which are most likely broughts by the rich men who are controlling and manipulating them.
The portrayel of men and women in this video are polar opposites
Men: given the don't care attitude; unbuttoned shirts, sunglasses
They are also portrayed as the player: surrounded by girls
Being dressed in black makes them mysterious and dark
Women: Dressed in white makes them seem pure and innocent
Dressed in next to nothing or PVC which has connotations of a stripper.
