https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox How lyrics and video intersect en-us 2018-05-07 00:57:57 UTC 2018-05-07 03:10:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png mailforkayla https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258370483 Jyoti Prakash Mishra, the one man band White Town, admitted in a Q&A on his own website, that this song is from several perspectives, all revolving around "the hypocrisy that results when love and lust get mixed up with highbrow ideals," including but not limited to a man being in love with a lesbian, a gay man being in love with a straight man, and a straight woman in love with a "lying, two-timing, fake-ass marxist." The result is an interesting listen, that highlights the fact that while we are all experiencing gender and sexual identity differently, we can all relate to someone. ]]> 2018-05-07 01:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258370483 mailforkayla https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258381855 The song "Blurred Lines" by singer Robin Thicke took the world by storm when it came out. It played often on every popular radio station, and many people couldn't get the catchy song out of their heads. Looking more closely at the lyrical composition of the song reveals it to be a piece riddled with misogyny and imposed gender roles. Some of the lines include "tried to domesticate you" and "I know you want it" insinuating that men are entitled to sex from any woman they believe wants them. The music video also adds to the overt sexism presented by the song. The women in the video serve no other purpose than to be sex symbols and eye candy for the performers. This puts out the message to any viewers that this is an acceptable way to treat and consider women. ]]> 2018-05-07 02:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258381855 mailforkayla https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258384234 This article focuses on the rampant amount of misogyny commonly found in music in the music genres of hip-hop and rap, specifically. It highlights the struggle of wanting to enjoy the catchy popular music on the radio or music by one's favorite artists when the lyrics are permeated by sexist language promoting the degradation of women. It specifically raises the issue of the exposure youth have to such media and what they learn about how women are to be seen and treated. Young girls particularly learn their "role" in society; one defined by submission and low self esteem. ]]> 2018-05-07 02:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258384234 mailforkayla https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258386382 This article analyzes the lyrics and messages found within Lady Gaga's music in relation to gender roles. The author found a positive connection between values of feminine strength and strong willed women as having powerful qualities. Lady Gaga well known as a proponent in supporting women in being individuals who are confident and unapologetic for their bodies and personalities. This is a stark contrast from other sources of media absorbed by female youth from other sources. ]]> 2018-05-07 02:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258386382 mailforkayla https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258387552 Popular music has a considerable influence on a variety of audiences through a variety of mediums. Many people listen to the radio or see music videos on platforms such as Youtube. Multiple age groups have access to such entertainment, and thus younger age groups can easily be influenced. Both the lyrics in songs and their respective music videos have the potential to teach certain values to those who see and hear them in both positive and negative ways. ]]> 2018-05-07 03:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mailforkayla/zf7c7lcc97ox/wish/258387552