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Today please choose one song that you think is appropriate to young people that will teach them in an engaging way about any of:
genocide
oppression
racism
bullying
(I chose War by Bob Marley)
Link the song and 4 sentence rationale to the comment section of this post.
When finished-see the work for tomorrow on the next blog post.
I am marking it out of level 4.
Today please choose one song that you think is appropriate to young people that will teach them in an engaging way about any of:
genocide
oppression
racism
bullying
(I chose War by Bob Marley)
Link the song and 4 sentence rationale to the comment section of this post.
When finished-see the work for tomorrow on the next blog post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H_yk6jJkfE
ReplyDeleteI think this song will help kids understand about racism and how to help the situation because it's easy to understand. The singer uses metaphors that make it simpler for them to get the idea of what it is. It's also easy to listen to because it's acoustic and not heavy. Lastly, the person who made the song is not much older than the audience of elementary school kids which can make them want to listen more instead of an adult lecturing about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw
ReplyDeleteI chose this song because it is easy to follow along and understand no matter what age group one is coming from. This singer is well respected in the younger aged generation and made it easy enough to understand that no matter what battle one is encountered with, whether it be bullying or discrimination, that everyone holds a special place in the world and doesn't deserve to ever feel worthless. This singer brings an optimistic feel to her music and holds a valuable lesson within her lyrics. It also has a fun beat that children will appreciate in addition.
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ReplyDeleteI choose the song People are People by Depeche Mode.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzGnX-MbYE4
I think this song could be played to anybody as low as the age of three. It's not like a three year old would understand the entire song but they would get the simple message, "people are people". Certainly as people grow up they understand more and get into deeper meaning, but all you really need to understand from this song is that all people are human and there's no reason to be racist or discriminate.
Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FotCW5OIFZc
The song 'Where is the Love?' by the Black Eyed Peas is an engaging way to teach middle school aged children (11-14 approx.) about current discrimination that exists in different areas of the world. The song is sung by a popular band, the Black Eyed Peas, and it features and interesting beat and lyrics that reflect the gravity of the various situations, but also has enough optimism to get children to actualize and act on these injustices. Pre-teens are among the most valuable age groups in terms of taking action so 'Where is the Love?' is an excellent call to action. This song tugs on the heartstrings of kids and acts as a tool for greater awareness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpX1rPCCUig
ReplyDeleteI think this song helps junior high students understand more about wars and how they cause more harm than they do for justice. This song shows how the countries that try to recover from the war can't because they're is nothing left. Also this song shows that the only thing war brings is pain and destruction, and how wealthier countries don't have to go through the same process as third world countries. The song is appealing for all ages, making it easier to listen to and to learn from.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0
ReplyDeleteI chose the song Same Love by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis because it discusses preconceived ideas of gay people. It also brushes over general discrimination and racism. This song is targeted towards teenagers because they are the ones that need to understand the problems and issues that are happening daily in the world. This song is a mix of pop and rap so it is very appealing to teens, making them pay better attention and pick up on major ideas and issues within the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXK71H8c-l0
ReplyDeleteThis song would be most suitable for those over the age of ten. Although there are many different interpretations of this song, the premise remains the same: we must break away from the norms of society and accept others. As well, this single encourages self respect. The lyrics are easy to follow and catchy. Each listener has a different connection to the song, as it applies to subjects such as gender inequality, sexual orientation, bullying, and oppression.
Michael Jackson - Black or White
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0
This song appeals to high school groups of ages 13 to 19. It touches upon the issues of genocide, oppression and racism through the visuals in the music video and the lyrical context. The artist illustrates that skin colour is not a way of classifying individuals, claiming that "It's Not About Races". Moreover, the topic of genocide is mentioned when the artist says that culture and race should not "cause grief in human relations", such as genocide and oppression. In conclusion, I chose this song because it teaches a lesson in an engaging manner, as well as it shines a light upon social issues of racism, stereotyping, oppression and genocide that have been an ongoing issue throughout history.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvK8E-RHZOk
ReplyDeleteI chose the song Get Up Stand Up also by Bob Marley. I chose this song because the message is very clear. The message is stated in the chorus when Marley sings "Stand up for your rights" and to "not give up the fight". Bob Marley is known for writing songs that cover social issues such as poverty, injustice, and oppression. His songs cover these important issues and are still very catchy and suitable for an audience of any age.
Common- I have a dream
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_2cwhJndKY
This song is about racism as well as discrimination and their impacts. The artist, common, describes being discriminated against and how it impacts his life by setting up barriers and preventing him from success. The artist also describes trying to make himself a better and more open minded person, promoting the audience to do so as well. Common also says that we as a society must try and change to eradicate discrimination and racism to better our world and become more accepting of each other. Another message that is conveyed is that anyone can be both the target of discrimination as well as the perpetrator of such acts.While his song describes many of the negative effects of racism, it also sends a message to be optimistic for the future of trying to overcome the issue. This type of song can be appealing to middle school students and it is not very well known so it will keep them engaged in listening to it and learning the new message it sends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KsxSxF3JKeU
ReplyDeleteI chose the song, "Who's Laughing Now", by Jessie J. This song covers the topic of bullying and the everlasting effect it has on individuals' lives. This song is written by Jessie J about the events of her own experiences of being bullied as a child and teenager. This song focuses on how the evil and taunting words spat at an individual getting bullied will never fade from their memory and it lasts with them forever. This is evident through the song and is displayed in the video as well, how Jessie J many years later is able to still recall all teasing words said to her, during that difficult moment in her life when she was severely bullied. This song would serve as a useful educational tool for youths above the age of 10 to learn more about the issues with bullying. It would prove to be effective due to its catchy verses and fast pace beat.
Hopeful- Bars and Melody
ReplyDeletehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wT3RhIJZu4k
I chose the song Hopeful by Bars and Melody because this song gives the audience a realization of how it is to be bullied, and to stay hopeful if you are a victim of bullying. The boy who is rapping tells the audience about how he was bullied and the effects bullying had on him, it deepens the audience meaning. The other boy sings about being hopeful, telling the boy to be hopeful while he tells his situation of being bullied. I think this would be best to have a pre teen/teen audience because of its catchy beat and they will have a deeper understanding about the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8U8
ReplyDeleteI chose the song "Try" by Colbie Caillat. The main topic covered throughout the entire song is the pressure on women to be "perfect", and it actually is quite an empowering song for any who listen to it. This artist writes pop songs normally geared towards younger ages but with this song, she really relates it to any age group. It begins focusing on how women or girls will want to change themselves to fit in; how there is so much pressure on them to have flawless skin, or thinner bodies. The music video of this song is actually incredibly empowering and focuses on "natural beauty". A group of women ranging in ages from teenagers to much older start out the video wearing a good amount of makeup and with their hair done. Throughout the video, they take off their makeup and begin smiling more than they did at the start. It's incredibly emotional and really connects to all those who watch it.
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