summarize the transformative role of Latinas/xs in Music and Society: Latinas/xs Inspiring Change; activism; music as a tool for advocacy, awareness, and social transformation; reception and support from broader community.
For your final project in the course, you will either write a 1 page discussion or record a 3 minute video of yourself focusing on the transformative role of Latinas/xs in music and society, here’s a detailed rubric to guide you. The project should encapsulate the soul of what it means to be a Latina/x inspiring change and how that can be facilitated through music as activism for awareness, change, and social transformation, along with the reception and support from the broader community for niche issues within the Latina/x Community.
Final Project Rubric
Introduction (30%)
Provide a historical overview of Latinas/s’ contributions to music and society.
Speak to the significance of music as a form of activism and social change.
Highlight key figures and moments that exemplify their transformative role.
Music as Activism (30%)
Discuss specific examples of how music has been used as a tool for advocacy and awareness.
Analyze the impact of Women, Femmes, and Gender Non-Conforming individuals in the music industry and the impact of music on societal change and the empowerment of Latinas/xs.
Conclusion/Community Reception and Support (40%)
Evaluate how the broader community has received and supported Latinas/xs in music.
Consider both the positive support and any resistance or challenges encountered.
Reflect on the ongoing influence of Latinas/xs in music and society.
Incorporate at least two new sources that provide insights into the use of music for social transformation and Cite examples from class content to support your analysis.
Ensure clarity, organization, and coherence in your summary or video and adhere to the 1-page or 3-minute time limit, respectively.
Ensure all sources are properly cited in APA format.
