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Sexist Language in the Popular Lyrics of the Seventies

The purpose of this study has been to analyze the language of the popular lyrics of the seventies to determine if sexism is used to communicate in various musical genres. Three manifestations of sexist language developed by the Sexism in Textbooks Committee of Women at Scott, Foresman have been used in this study. The lyrics analyzed include 100 lyrics selected from songwriter-singers noted as articulate musical artists of the seventies, 90 songs reaching the "Top Ten" charts (1970-1978), and the top 100 songs of 1978. Chapter I defines sexism and explains three manifestations of sexist language. Chapter II includes examples from seven talented lyricists which illustrate sexism. Chapter III presents an evaluation of sexism in the "Top Ten" lyrics (1970-1978). Chapter IV reveals changes in stereotypic language appearing in the 1978 top 100 lyrics. Chapter V offers summaries and reasons for the findings.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc503854
Date12 1900
CreatorsTeague, Carolyn
ContributorsMartin, Charles B., 1930-, Baird, James Lee, 1941-
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatv, 169 leaves, Text
Coverage1970-1978
RightsPublic, Teague, Carolyn, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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