awhile it will break the musical tune to continue the story in a storytelling style and then break back into song. Utah Phillips isn't as well know for his voice as he was for his writing. In many cases, he will sing with another folk singer like Ani DiFranco. He is also a storyteller telling stories of his experiences without the help of musical tune Phillips never wanted to sing to make a profit. Many studios wanted to record his voice with different talents. He, however, asked them if to refrain
minority in our society but why? Why do we allow people to see women as “weak” and believe that there is a certain way women should look and dress? Many of the short stories, songs and poems we have read relate to this topic, “Adam and Eve” by Ani Difranco and “Job History” by Annie Proulx specifically. Eve and Lori are two characters that are the complete opposites of each other. They help support the topic of why women are the way they are and what influences the choices and decisions
Ernest Hemingway uses setting subtly but effectively to emphasize the life-or-death decision facing a couple who disagree about whether the woman should have an abortion. The couple’s communication reveals tension in a new relationship. It also suggests traditional gender roles, where the man is dominant and the woman is more passive. In this essay, I will discuss Hemingway’s portrayal of the communication between a couple in her short story, “Hills like White Elephants”. The novel open with a description
the train to Barcelona. Both decide to order drinks from the bartender, it soon becomes apparent that Jig is unable to speak or understand the country’s language. Since she is unable to read the language, when Jig notices the beaded curtains have “Anis del Toro” written across them, she must ask The American Man to translate them. A second instance of Jig’s helplessness is when she agrees to the operation because she claims not to care about herself or her safety, if she is able to insure The American
The Girl’s Metamorphosis In Ernest Hemingway’s short story “Hills Like White Elephants,” Jig’s shifting focus on the surrounding landscape and environment, along with her dialogue, signifies her development from a dependent character who embodies traditionally feminine qualities, to a self-sufficient individual with more androgynous traits. The opposing landscape on either side of the train station in the Ebro river valley represents Jig’s two possible courses of action regarding her pregnancy.
from Ani DiFranco’s song, "Talk to Me Now," expresses a feminist’s view on a woman’s determination to live her life in a world often dominated by males. The theme of the life cycle and its numerous manifestations is frequently found in feminist poetry. It seems that women writers are particularly intrigued by the subject of life and death perhaps because they are the sex which have the unique role of giving birth to the next generation. In the works of Sylvia Plath, Stevie Smith, and Ani DiFranco
have remained shut. For instance, the way that many labels choose to market female artists like sex symbols instead of relying on their ability to perform. A women musician are becoming more and more visible, and with this visibility comes power. Ani DiFranco and Madonna are just two examples of women who are starting their own record labels and signing their own bands. By doing this they are insuring that female artists get heard. Obviously, not every women musician can have this kind of determination
While all sociological perspectives offer new and unique understanding into the problems of society, Feminist perspectives optimally illustrate the complexities of gender inequality. Structural Functionalist perspectives see gender inequality as functional for society. There is an oversight in this viewpoint in that there is a focus on the function from a male centric mindset. Conflict perspectives focus on the stratification of gender, also from the view of men in society, without examining the
all, then men, then women/slaves/animals. They were all in the same category. From then on, women were treated like animals only used for sex, children, and food. Even today some men still look at women like this and it is the patriarchy's fault. Ani Difranco once quoted, “Patriarchy is a fundamental imbalance underlying society And it's one we rarely address because it's so universal. But as I get older, I see that peace is a product of balance.” I believe that no matter how many people Aristotle have
Nowadays, women perform stunningly in any field. Never before they had as many opportunities to pursue careers and passions in any form they desire as they have today. However, the more demanding and successful the women become when raising their opinion on gender equality, the more irresponsible they turn out to be regarding their motherhood duties. The feminist movement has negatively affected the women’s perception of motherhood. For instance, new technology today provides women with an opportunity
Love Anyone who has been in love, especially if the love object is scornful or infidelitous, has been able to turn to any station and say “every pop song on the radio is suddenly speaking to me,” as Ani DiFranco sings in her song “Superhero”. 1 Petrarchan love sonnets, the antiquated predecessors of the modern “pop love song”, depict love with some sense of perfection, sweetness, and chastity, with the beautiful, infallible blonde as the love object, however both with a sense of unattainability
“I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap.” ― Ani DiFranco. I have been living away from family since the age of 16. The farther away I have been from home, the greater cultural diversity I have experienced. At the age of 16, I left my hometown in India to study in another state in the country. I spent two years studying in an international residential high school. After graduating from high school, I left the country to study in the United
“Culture” is a term that over the years, has taken many forms, served many purposes and has been defined in a variety of contexts. At the rise of the industrial era, inhabitants of rural areas began to migrate to cities, thus starting urbanization. As this new era began to unfold, urbanization, mass production, and modernization became key ingredients in the transformation of culture. As more people became literate and the production of mass media such as magazines, pamphlets, newspapers etc. increased
I am bisexual. Are you paying attention now? Bisexuality holds an interesting position when it comes to sexual minorities. On one hand, it's seen as the ultimate liberation: "They'll do it with anyone...how hot!". But when it comes to seeking mainstream social acceptance, we can be seen as the worst in sexual perversion: "They'll do it with anyone...how shameful!". There are many theories and opinions on bisexuals, some I agree with, others do not fit my definition of being bisexual. The important
Piracy in the music and film is an ever-growing issue that people who choose to join the industries must live with and adapt to as technology and times change. The issue with piracy is not as cut and dry as people perceive. There are many people who lose serious cash from illegal downloading and streaming; on the other hand, there are those whose entire careers have been made from free streaming or downloading and would not be where they are today if it weren’t for piracy. I had the chance to have
Global feminine icon Ani DiFranco once stated, “Feminism is self-determination, and it's very open-ended: every woman has the right to become herself, and do whatever she needs to do.” Commonly throughout history and in society women are viewed as inferior to their male companions, and individuals frequently say that the world functions as a male- dominated society. Over the years the idea of feminism, or the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of society, has sparked interest in the female
Music are a few things we tend to hear every day. Whether or not it’s from our own ipods, in our cars, or background music to our lives. A song exists for pretty much every feeling and music will be thought of as extremely healing mechanism. Over the years there are various varieties of music that everyone embrace completely different beats, sounds, and evoke different emotions. Such varieties of music is hip hop and rap, alternative music, and rock and roll music. Music incorporates a long line
Introduction "...We live in a breakable takeable world, an ever available possible worldÖ" These words, by poet and singer-songwriter Ani Difranco, articulate the relationship between the environment and its inhabitants. Society is constantly manipulating the environment. Our capacity for changing the environment is kept in check by the destructible aspect of nature. The changes we make, those advancements in technology, are limited. While the industrial revolution, per say, is over, industry
rather trite, easily imaginable within a pop song or a greeting card. These words, however, were being spoken by Arundhati Roy, and in the car I, like many others who have drawn inspiration from her words, from Howard Zinn, to Judith Butler, to Ani DiFranco, felt a little more able to go back in my house, unpack my groceries, and face the next four years. T... ... middle of paper ... ...d from the CD version of “Come September.” 9 When I first wrote this paper, I wrote it as a presentation
The Importance of Localism and Non-Profit College Radio “Radio is the salvation of the world…” Non-profit college radio is, by its nature, a medium dedicated to the local community and the public interest. The media landscape in the new millennium has brought about a homogenized world of radio. Large conglomerates like Clear Channel and Infinity Broadcasting own thousands of radio stations. Clear Channel designates one programming director for a particular format in an area, giving sometimes