The Positive Effects Of Music
In our society now a days music is a big part of it. Music has culturally, morally, and
emotionally influenced our society. Every known society throughout history has had
some form of music. Andrew states Some would look at music as a small footnote in
the progression of humanity, it is in fact a much greater force; for some, it defines
their very existence (Andrew). Musichas been a greater force in our societies today.
For Example, listening to music has shown to positively affect mood, productivity,
and even intelligence. Music has been proven to be effective in other ways like
relaxation, anxiety, and promoting well being through the production of particular
endorphins(Andrew). The author suggest that If implemented into the... Show more
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There is particular concern related to the lyrics of some genres of music and their
effect on children and adolescents. Lyrics have become more explicit in their
references to drugs, sex, and violence over the years. Lyrics of some music genres,
such as rock, heavy metal, rap, and new emerging genres such as reggaeton, have
been found to revolve around topics such as sexual promiscuity, death, homicide,
suicide, and substance abuse. Most recently, some rap music has been
characterized by the presence of explicit sexual language in its lyrics as well as
messages of violence, racism, homophobia, and hatred toward women. Drug,
tobacco, and alcohol use also tend to be glorified in these songs. In refuting
concerns about the effect of lyrics, some have argued that children and adolescents
use music only for entertainment, that little or no attention is paid to the words, and
if any attention is given, understanding tends to be limited and related to the
experiences lived by the listener. Andrew then speaks on how in some cases
troubled kids have been pushed over the edge while listening to music. Such as self
destructive habits, antisocial behavior, suicide etc... Many researchers have agreed
that these types of songs can encourage bad behavior, even though research can t
concretely link the cause and effect behavior of listening to these songs are directly
convincing these type of behaviors. In some cases the person seems to be previously