Ethical Issues Arising from Popular Music
One of the objectives of this course is to describe ethical issues arising out of artistic expressions (music, in this case), which may include those related to social justice, and may have implications for local and/or global communities.
1.Listen to three songs or compositions which address issues related to ethics or social justice (e.g. protest songs, songs which commemorate struggle, victory or defeat), affecting one or more communities (for example, oppression of communities based on race, gender, belief system, ethnicity, sexual orientation or nationality). – historical or current. These could be the same songs used in previous postings.
2.Post titles/composers/performers source for each recording and, if possible, links to recordings of each.
3.Comment on implications of such songs for the affected communities.
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Popular music is readily available on the internet, and many people download their favorite tracks almost every second. Through their songs, musicians have always played a significant role in the socialization of children and teenagers. For instance, a large number of songs on humane issues have had inspired the world and urged people to make wise decisions. They have also provided insights into literary, cultural and ethical issues.
Song#1: A Change Is Gonna Come (1964)
Sam Cooke wrote A Change Is Gonna Come years ago, with an aim to support the civil rights movement in the United States. Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind inspired Sam Cooke while writing the lyrics of this track, b...