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Do Artists Have A Social Responsibility To Uphold?

Consider the social impact of lyrics: do you feel that artists have the obligation to consider the potential negative effects that offensive lyrics have upon an audience? Or should artists be able to fully express themselves without being concerned with offending or negatively influencing listeners? Why?



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by hempem
Feb 18 '07 Britney Spears and American Morality
It depends on your values system - if you hold to absolutes and a set morality, then yes. But in America today, it's really up to the individual artist.... read full review
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by SKAD13
Oct 31 '03 Women Who Rock
Rock on, females!... read full review
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by Officer
May 08 '03 Dead Kennedys live: Unannounced midnight show at the Viper Room, Hollywood, 5/7/03.
Don't abandon your baby.... read full review
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by jeff_wilder78
Dec 22 '02 Social Vs Personal Responsibility
Artists do NOT have a Social Responsibility to uphold. Parents have a Personal Responsibility to actually raise their kids. ... read full review
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by punkislife
Dec 21 '02 Rock 'N' Roll and Responsibility...How can those things go together?
NO. It's in the review.... read full review
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by Stairway2Drew
Dec 09 '02 Fortunado's Dilemma-- A Fairie Tale.
No.... read full review
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by SKAD13
Nov 03 '02 Dilemmas in modern music
Top 40 music is a reflection of our society (at times, sadly so)... read full review
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by Rather_Ripped
Sep 12 '02 Yes
The purpose of the Artist in society is to tell the truth, whether or not it is popular.... read full review
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by erickmosaic
Jul 22 '02 Freedom! Sweet Glorious Freedom!!
Why place any bounds on artists to uphold a social responsibility? Marge Simpson could not make it work-how will you?... read full review
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by sadgit
Jun 18 '02 The whole point of art is to inspire!
Yes they do have a responsibility, but how can they uphold it when the Media demands controversy?... read full review
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by sadgit
Jun 15 '02 They have a responsibility to the listener's self-esteem
Teenagers look up to these superstars, and these superstars should not in turn look DOWN upon those teenagers and insult them for their gender, sexuality or race.... read full review
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by sadgit
Jun 09 '02 Given the huge amount of people who listen to them- YES!!
Violent music gears itself to certain subcultures who understand its intelligent discussion of violence. But when the music goes mainstream that all changes.... read full review
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by madtheory
May 15 '02 Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Essay #2: Political Power Came From the Barrel of a Gun
Yes, "resident backpacker" madtheory is actually showing gratitude to Gangsta rap and giving it props. Read on…... read full review
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by madtheory
May 13 '02 Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Essay #1: Last Night a DJ Saved My Life…
There's not a problem that I can't fix, 'cause I can do it in the mix. And if your man gives you trouble, you move out on the double. ... read full review
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by icedancers
Apr 24 '02 Why Now?
Artist are responsible for producing works of art. Society and parents are responsible for filtering that artwork and protecting our children from that work deemed inappropriate.... read full review
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