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« on: August 07, 2006, 09:46:30 PM »
Well, since I am a YA, I completely agree with the study. At my school one can distinctly notice the similarities in people and the music they listen to.
EX:
--Rock and songs with depressing lyrics are generally found with the 'goths' or 'emo' kids.
--Rap, R&B, and Light Rock, are found with the popular crowd.
--The 'plain' kids, I've noticed, like a variety of music rather than one specific genre.
The school censors the music at dances and assemblies. I've heard so many kids protesting that their "favorite" songs aren't being played. When the teachers and principal say "It's because of the raunchy lyrics," the kids who are whining respond, "We listen to the beat." I've seen them dirty dance and sing the lyrics without even thinking about it. It affects them whether they want to believe it or not.