This week, themes of oppression seemed to be very apparent throughout the readings. Whether it be racist or sexist, the music industry's notorious maltreatment for anyone who is not the perfect white male is still present today.
In Tracy Moore’s article, “Oh, the Unbelievable Shit You Get Writing About Music as a Woman” clearly shows the hardships she faces in this industry due to her gender. Moore says about the Rock scene, “If you're a girl in this scene...it's typically assumed you are a groupie type looking to hook up or some dude's girlfriend.” Moore further goes on to talk about all the “shit” she hears from people who consider her to be “a groupie type.” This notion that women are not considered as equals in the music industry has been a long battle women have tried to fight. Elvis Presley copying Big Mama Thorton’s songs happened so long ago yet these issues still prevail. It’s sad to see sexism so prevalent in today’s time even with all the feminist actions taken today.
In Theresa Riley’s article, “Still Fighting the Power” she discusses the fact that Chuck D called rap “CNN for Black People.” I understand what he was trying to say that by listening to rap around the world, you understand the different stories and hardships people have faced. However, I feel by saying those specific words, creates this idea that Black people don’t listen to the news or these issues in the raps can be generalized to the issues all Black people face. Therefore, creating this divide more between Black and White people.
The two songs I’ve chosen are Try by Colbie Caillat and I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor. I feel both of these songs are about female empowerment and show that although there still is female struggle in the music industry and in the world, women will conquer.
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