For today's class, we listened to a number of songs. First, we focused in one of Elton John's song that mainly talked about a broken relationship of a father and a son because of gender issues. The second is the song from the cartoon movie, Hunchback of Notre Dame - "God help the outcast". It is a very powerful song that portrays power relations and struggle between socia classes. Exploitation of the "outcasts" in the society was pointed out in the song. It depicted an environment wherein people who are physically and socially unfit and ugly were exploited and treated inhumanely. It was a very touching song that conveys that we should not judge a person based on his/her social standings in life, or even the way he/she looks. We are all created by God, and we are all beautiful in His eyes. The third song, sang by Michael V. entitled, "Mas Mahal na Kita Ngayon" was about a man maltreated by his woman. This song contradicts the the feminist's notion that the women are the ones who are abused and oppressed. At the same time, this song also empowers the women as well. The song actually portrays a modern-day woman who is strong, independent, and knows how to take-charge in a situation. However, the acts mentioned in the song were actually negative with regards to the woman's attitude.
Political songs like these will serve as an eye-opener for people in all walks of life to realize significant social issues that we are still trying to resolve. Some people may see these songs for entertainment purposes only, however, only if they will examine the contents of it, they will realize a lot of life lessons that is far more important than what they have perceived before.
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