Rock n roll is a man’s business. Not because men are better at it. But because socially they are allowed to get away with it.
“Lead guitarists are made, not born. The reason for women’s absence is entirely social”. (Mavis Bayton).
‘You Shook Me All Night Long’. A classic rock song describing one women’s sexual prowess and ability to satisfy her man “all night long”. It perfectly encapsulates the idea of sex, drugs and rock‘n’roll. However the song also represents why women struggle to succeed in rock music.
Society insists women are not to be promiscuous or wild, but lady like and motherly. Bragging about sex is something that women are brought up to think is the behaviour of a whore (whereas men can get away with it).
As long as society looks down on women for behaviour that is fundamental to rock, men will continue to dominate the industry.
“Lead guitarists are made, not born. The reason for women’s absence is entirely social”. (Mavis Bayton).
‘You Shook Me All Night Long’. A classic rock song describing one women’s sexual prowess and ability to satisfy her man “all night long”. It perfectly encapsulates the idea of sex, drugs and rock‘n’roll. However the song also represents why women struggle to succeed in rock music.
Society insists women are not to be promiscuous or wild, but lady like and motherly. Bragging about sex is something that women are brought up to think is the behaviour of a whore (whereas men can get away with it).
As long as society looks down on women for behaviour that is fundamental to rock, men will continue to dominate the industry.
This is, once again, interesting and individually expressed. However it is a bit short on evidence and reads a little bit like what could be described as a 'common sense' answer rather than one constructed with reference to the discussed theory.
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