Sociology 1027A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Killin
24 Oct 2015
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Du bois famously wrote, to be a poor man is hard, but to be a poor race in a land of dollars is the very bottom of hardships. the souls of black folk (1903). Where is the love by the black eyed peas is an empowering song depicting the issues present in a world that we are all currently living in. These have all become a common household issue in today"s society. The band is expressing their concerns with the world"s views and actions of the present day. They question the mentality and reflect upon the realism of the world. The main idea surrounding this song is concentrated around the social construction of reality and how the world is changing. The song expresses the way people are not living up to society"s norms and values. It suggests that various agents of socialization are at fault and that they contribute to the development of self.
