Songs of Gen Z Assignment

Songs of Gen Z Assignment

Generation Z is also known as “Zoomers”, the children of Generation X born between 1997 and 2012. This is your life! Your task is to select a song with meaningful lyrics that you feel best characterizes your generation.

This is not simply an opinion piece. You should apply course material we have learned about to explain the connections to the song. However, you may write in the first person to express your reasoning about your choice of song and to share your own beliefs and attitudes where appropriate.

The assignment should include:

A brief summary of the song that describes the “W5s”

A comprehensive answer to the question “What song best defines Generation Z for you?” You must make your song a convincing choice by explaining “Why”? Make sure you define Generation Z clearly. Your analysis should be based on these criteria:

What issues matter the most to Generation Z? (e.g., the environment, money and success, love and acceptance) How do you know this? Use specific examples.

What values of Generation Z can you determine from this song? (e.g., the pursuit of fame and fortune or finding equality for all) Make sure you connect it back to certain lyrics in the song.

What customs are evident? (e.g., leisure activities, cultural activities)

Are there any gender expectations? (Roles for men or women)

What are the social norms and mores? (e.g., what are the attitudes towards sex, drugs etc.)

At least three connections to course material. At least ONE of those connections should be to a theory we have studied in this unit.
Details:

The assignment should be 2 – 4 pages double spaced, Times New Roman Font size 12.
Feel free to add anything that you feel will enhance the assignment (pictures, extra info, etc.)
Lyrics to the song
NOTE: Please censor any inappropriate words in the song lyrics- avoid songs that are extremely explicit if possible!

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