To earn full credit your paper should follow the format below:
- Discuss how the lyrics to ‘Strange Fruit’ conveys the depths of racism include sociological concepts as you examine the lyrics. Research why this song was banned from the radio . Share your thoughts on the impact the song would have had if allowed on the radio during this time in society.
- Identify and analyze which social movement theory: (Conflict Theory or Symbolic Interaction-ism)- from our course textbook/course materials, that best explains the impact of the song, “Strange Fruit”, and include another song or songs that have motivated social movements or helped to create social change. Explain at least one of the songs you identified and the problem(s) that it addressed. Be creative, the song can be old or new, about problems such as wars, women rights, gun control, religious expression, race, social inequality, etc.
- Include other forms of popular culture that have also spurred social movements- choose a current event, news event, podcast or video of your choice that has influenced a social movement today. Use a journal article that helps to explain how the current event, news event, podcast or video you chose, promotes social awareness and social change in society.
- Conclusion (1 paragraph, 5-7 sentences in length)- What are your thoughts about the issue/social movement you discussed.
