explain how events are connected to what the song represents

  1. identify events in each decade
  2. explain how events are connected to what the song represents
  3. explain how media outlets aided the song’s popularity or representation of the decades events
  4. show how lyrics are used in the messaging (if full lyrics are used in the paper, they must be attached as an appendix and do not count in the 3-4 total pages)
  5. help justify your opinions with a minimum of 3 outside sources other than the textbook and properly cite sources throughout your paper
  6. utilize terminology from the weekly readings when applicable and properly cite sources throughout your paper and provide a references page
  7. cite examples of how activism and social justice are exemplified through music
  8. show how technology and social media influenced the listener’s reactions