Music as Social Justice - 3rd Advisory

Monday, February 16, 2009

#9: Music in Other Languages

For those of you who speak two languages, what are the distinct ways that they two languages express ideas differently?  Which language do you like the most for listening to music?  Why?

#8: Portrayal of Women in Pop Music & Hip Hop

What are your beliefs about the way women are portrayed in hip hop and popular music?

#7: Profanity & Violence in Music

Why do you think some artists choose to express their ideas through the use of profanity?  Why do some artists celebrate the use of violence?  What are your personal feelings about music that chooses to express its ideas with the use of profanity or through the celebration of violence?

#6: Music & Justice

Give an example related to how music addresses an injustice within our society?

#5: The Message

Name one song you know that addresses a social issue.  Who wrote it and what does the song talk about?

#4: Musical Tastes & Your Peers

In what ways do you think your musical tastes differ from your classmates?  Why do you think these differences exist?

#3: Music & Culture

How do you think your culture relates to the music you most prefer?

#2: Music & Social Issues

How do you think music might discuss pressing social issues?