The discussion we had on Wednesday really got me thinking
about today’s society and how drastically things have changed over the years. When
I compare my life and the things around me to that of my grandparents when they
were my age, I can’t believe the differences. It really makes me wonder what
things will be like when I’m a grandparent. Obviously everything is prone to
change, and everything eventually changes, but it’s crazy how norms can change.
If something is the “norm,” how can it change? Well, when people in the public
eye start to push the boundaries, the rest of society begins to follow the
leader, and eventually that becomes the norm. Boundaries keep getting
stretched, norms keep being changed, and we get further and further away from
the original.
One topic we talked about on Wednesday was music. Popular music
now is nothing at all like it used to be. We went from classy, appropriate
music to disrespectful, improper stuff. Like we said in class, it’s become acceptable
and almost necessary for songs to be about sex and the male taking advantage of
the female. Is this an example we really want to be setting for the younger
demographic? But it’s too late now, there’s no going back. At this rate, things
can only get worse. Maybe in a couple decades, things will make a circle back
and music will be respectful again. Right now though, songs need to be bleeped
out when played on the air because of swear words and parents need to be ready
to switch the dial every time and inappropriate song comes on the radio.
When we listened to “Blurred Lines” I thought of another
song that is similar in topic. “Do What U Want” by Lady Gaga. In this song, the
main line is “do what you want with my body.” Even though this one isn't about
rape like “Blurred Lines,” it is still giving all the power to the man and is a
very unsuitable song for children and young-adults.
I couldn't have said this any better! I think that the music in todays world is ridiculous! Sure it has a good beat, but the words are disgusting and vulgar. I really hope that you are right that maybe we will circle back around to when the music was actually tasteful but I honestly doubt it. No one wants to hear that music anymore and everyone knows that only the most popular thing goes in todays society!...Quick side note.. the new song about taking selfies..? OH MY WORD. Don't even get me started on that one! (;
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I know..that song is awful!
DeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog! It is so crazy with how much music has changed in the years. I would really like to know what people 100 years ago would think of our music now days. good job!
ReplyDeleteIt is no wonder that the older generations views our generation as lacking in values, disrespectful and untrustworthy. You mentioned in your blog that the public eye changes the norms, pushes the boundaries and society follows but I think you might have meant the other way around. I think society and the elites define things as "the norms" because they have the power, money and usually (cough cough) smarts. I know that it may be too late but I hope that our generation or at least our kids generation will be able to turn the tides with this downward spiral of inappropriate behaviors and thoughts.
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