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Feminism Rocks!
An Honors Thesis (HONRS 499)
By
Megan Goodier and Elizabeth Fisher
Thesis Advisor
Dr. Laurie Lindberg
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
April 2003
Graduating: May 2003
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Abstract
This project is an exploration of feminist themes in contemporary music. Two
different formats are used. First, a CD of 12 songs which we feel exemplify feminism in
music today. These songs are by artists from different genres. They range from rap to
Broadway to country. Second, a monograph containing the lyrics of all the songs, as well
as information about the artists. With this project, we hope to show that feminism is alive
in music today. Artists in different genres and of different ages are all expressing the
power they feel as women.
Acknowledgments
Our sincere thanks to Dr. Laurie Lindberg for helping us with this project. Her
support was invaluable to us. We greatly enjoyed working with her. Thank you Laurie
for taking the time to aid us in this endeavor.
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