I think people write music about inequality and diversity because this is the only way they can voice out their view all though this does not mean a total change or turn around to the problem but it does affect the society for a while.

THIS IS A LITTLE SOMETHING FROM ME Titleed (TIMES ARE HARD)

TIMES ARE HARD AND THE PEOPLE ARE SAD

LITTLE CHILDREN IN THE STREET ALL SHOULD BE IN SCHOOL

THE CREDIT CRUNCH BITE SO BAD MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT EVERY PENNY YOU SPEND

THOUGHT ABOUT THAT

BUT CARMA IS A GRAET THING

COPYWRITE WHO BY BABY DAVIES BEDEDE PRODUCTIONS

Artists talk about equality and diversity in theirs songs because it’s easy to spread the message around.

Music, poetry, texts everything is usable to change things as long as it is done with a passion and love.

Here follows a poem written by me about diversity.

DIVERSITY

Diversity you might not see.

But it is here, please don’t fear.

Differency, Identity.

Personally i like in here.

Please let me see.

You and me.

Shaking hands

Maybe doing a dance.

My community.

Where there is people like you and me.

Can someone show me.

The difference between.

Black and white.

Day and night?

Copy-written by Luo’s Productions.

Artist’s write about equality and diversity because they have the means to voice their opinion, and in some cases are able to be very influential in doing this. I think music has the power to influence individuals and affect their lives, but may not necessarily bring about permanent change. It is possible for things to change locally and globally, but whether or not people conform to this change is another story.

This is a free verse i wrote about stereotypes on youth, especially black youth.

So you’re calling us under-achievers

Never that bruv I refuse to believe it

From negative words I’ve been totally freed and

Work extra hard, I have to succeed

In all that I do ima’ be like the head

That’s top not tail, no I won’t fail

And, though I stumble I won’t fall

See I got Jesus to respond to my call

So no I don’t fit no stereotype

Like jammin’ on road with childish hype

But when you see some youths do that

You’re quick to assume and condemn in a flash

But, don’t you know that nobody’s perfect

They ain’t clocked that the roads ain’t worth it

Yes deep down I can see that it’s hurting

Making mistakes and still not learning….

(Copyright owned by Nicole R. Belfon for K.a.r.i.z.m.a.t.i.k P.r.o.d.u.d.c.t.i.o.n.s)

To challenge stereotypes, we can use the resources available to us along with peer support to speak out against stereotypical views of young people. As a Music/ Media student, websites, radio pieces and tracks can be produced to voice our opinions.

Diversity and inequality are relevant to the young people because we are the most targeted market by the police, media and retail industry. Its also relevant to others around the world because of worldwide industries and unequal opportunities.

It has happened to me and probably has happened to you.

Who has never been judged by the way they look or dress or where they come from?

My name is Luiz and I am a 19 year old person living in England. I wasn’t born in England and i didn’t grow up here either, but now after 2 and a half years living here i can say how difficult it is being a young person. I grew up in Brazil and we don’t have this issue as strong as we have over here.

A lot of people think that if you wear a tracksuit and a hood you are a bad person, and you probably will do some harm to them.

I already lost count of how many times people crossed to the other side of the road just because i was wearing a hood. I don’t mind it anymore, I kind of got used to it, but it’s not the solution.

I don’t want to pass on the idea that there aren’t bad young people out there because there is and unfortunatelly the young people are affected as a whole.

If we as young people don’t take a stand, this wrong idea of us, will be spread to the whole World and it will be harder and harder for us to find a good place as a young person in our society of today.

I just ask God to have mercy upon our lives, and show us a way to change this situation once and for all.

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