Experience Music Project - Part 2 Fall 2023
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You are the Producer. Experience Music Project – Part 1 WGSS 101 – Fall 23 Prof. Heather Van Uxem Lewis Experience Music Project – Part 2 Step 1 – Website Exploration Explore this website and read about your genre. https://musicmap.info/ Then, answer the following questions: 1.
What did you learn about the roots of your genre? I learned the roots of hip hop started in the Bronx during the 1970s, where African American and Caribbean youth found expression in music, dance, art, and spoken word. The "Four Elements" of breakdancing, graffiti, turntablism, and rapping became the cornerstone of hip hop culture. Hip hop also inherited traditions from African griots, Jamaican toasting, and even ancient warrior symbols. It was a language and a way of life. From gang signs to the obsession with clean sneakers, every element served a purpose, adding to the subculture. Hip hop was also a stance, a protest for ghetto poverty, bigotry, and racism, aiming to bridge cultural divides. 2.
What other genres is yours connected to? a.
How? b.
Why might this be important? Hip hop is connected to the reggae genre. Both genres originated from marginalized communities and share a focus on empowerment. They both utilize rhythmic beats and spoken word poetry. Early hip hop DJs heavily sampled breakbeats from reggae tracks. This connection is important, because it underscores the shared historical context and struggles of both communities, showcasing the power of music as a tool for connection. It also demonstrates the interconnectedness of global cultures and how they influence each other. Step 2 – Thought Map & Paragraph 1.
List three (3) resources
from the course from any of the Canvas pages that connects with your artist, song, and/or album. 2.
Write down quotes
for each resource. 3.
Write a paragraph starting with a
claim connecting your artist, song, and/or album to the three quotes. Step 3 – List all Citations (APA, MLA, or Chicago) Song or Album citation Future. (2016). Future - Low Life (Official Music Video) ft. The Weeknd. In YouTube
. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_9tX4eHztY Course Resources 1.
Gilchrist, T. E. (2017, December 11). What Is Toxic Masculinity?
Advocate.com; Advocate.com. https://www.advocate.com/women/2017/12/11/what-toxic-masculinity 2.
Schuller, K. (2021). The trouble with white women : a counterhistory of feminism
. Bold Type Books.
You are the Producer. Experience Music Project – Part 1 WGSS 101 – Fall 23 Prof. Heather Van Uxem Lewis 3. Stratford, H. (2020, April 2). “Be a man” - toxic masculinity, social media and violence
. Innovation Unit | New Solutions for Thriving Societies. https://www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/be-a-man-toxic-
masculinity-social-media-and-violence/ Quotes: -
“Toxic masculinity is a specific model of manhood, geared toward dominance and control. It’s a manhood that views women and LGBT people as inferior, sees sex as an act, not of affection but domination, and which valorizes violence as the way to prove one’s self to the world.” -
“Sexism is not merely the silencing, interrupting, and overlooking of women. Sexism is the use of the male/female binary as an instrument to monopolize social, political, and economic power.” -
“Pressure to uphold a masculine image based on strength is becoming intensified through the increasing influence of social media.” The music and music video of "Low Life" by Future ft. The Weeknd is a portrayal of "toxic masculinity," the specific model of manhood described as "geared toward dominance and control." This toxic masculinity manifests in Future's lyrics, which talks of sexual acts, drug use, and violence. His lyrics objectify women, viewing them as disposable objects for pleasure, aligning with the harmful stereotype of masculinity that "views women and LGBT people as inferior." The music video further amplifies this toxic narrative, visually representing systemic sexism. Scantily clad women, existing solely to pleasure the whims of the male artists. This visual objectification exemplifies how "sexism is not merely the silencing, interrupting, and overlooking of women," but rather, it is "the use of the male/female binary as an instrument to monopolize social, political, and economic power." This quote reinforces that sexism isn't just about individual acts of discrimination; it's about a systemic structure that disadvantages women. The normalization of sexual harassment and the objectification of women in media constantly contributes to the erosion of women's self-worth. This normalization not only harms individual women but also perpetuates a culture of inequality, where power is wielded by those who can objectify others. The video's focus on material possessions aligns with the increasing pressure on men to uphold a "masculine image based on strength" that is "becoming intensified through the increasing influence of social media,". The artists flaunt their wealthy lifestyle, reinforcing the societal expectation that true masculinity is defined by material success and dominance. Not everyone has the means to acquire the expensive cars, and clothes depicted in this music video. This leads to feelings of inadequacy for young men who are still developing their sense of self. This narrow definition of masculinity (with the toxic modifier) discourages men from expressing their emotions which isn’t healthy.
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