BEAT A DRUM, NOT A WOMAN !!

BEAT A DRUM, 

NOT A WOMAN !!

This is a rose...

And this is... 

                  My Word-Rose for the Victims...

                                                                                    ABUSE                                                                                                                            GENITAL-MUTILATION                                                                                                               DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE                                                                                                                                   RAPE                                                                                                                                                    -                                                                                                                                                      V                                                                                                                                                 CRIME                                                                                                                                                 O                                                                                                                                                       L                                                                                                                                           MURDER                                                                                                                                                  N                                                                                                                                                      C                                                                                                                                                        E  

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Pay attention to the previous picture:

*Can you find the words that paint a picture 

about the different types of violence against women?

*Do you notice the stem (vertical line) of the Word-Rose?

As you all know, Domestic Violence isn't the most glamorous subject for songs, but it is an important one. After all, MUSIC isn't just for entertainment. It also has the ability to deal with social topics and provide some light on vital issues.

The United Nations designates November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other different forms of violence. 

To make students aware of this problem and to contribute to transmit the message of STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, we have selected 5 songs by different singers/bands, of different music styles and with different approaches to this topic.

I hope you like this post and be aware of this problem.

 Let's say together ...

STOP V.A.W. !!

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN !!

Activity 1.- 

Matching Photos and Singer/Bands

PHOTOS

a)

b) 

c)

d) 

e) 

SINGERS/BANDS:

1. Christina Aguilera

2. The Beatles

3. Tracy Chapman

4. Eminem & Rihanna

5. Janet Jackson

Activity 2.- 

Matching the titles of the songs and Singer/Bands:

SINGERS/BANDS:

1. Christina Aguilera

2. The Beatles

3. Tracy Chapman

4. Eminem & Rihanna

5. Janet Jackson

SONGS:

A. "BEHIND THE WALL"

B.  "LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE"

C.  "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE"

D. "I'M OK"

E. "WHAT ABOUT"

Activity 3.- 

Matching the titles of the songs and their Chorus:

SONGS:

A. "BEHIND THE WALL"

B.  "LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE"

C.  "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE"

D.  "I'M OK"

E.  "WHAT ABOUT"

CHORUS:

1....

Last night I heard the screaming 

Loud voices behind the wall 

Another sleepless night for me

It won't do no good to call 

The police always come late 

If they come at all  (...)

2....

Just gonna stand there and watch me burn

But that's alright, because I like the way it hurts

Just gonna stand there and hear me cry

But that's alright, because I love the way you lie

I love the way you lie  (...)

3....

I'd rather see you dead, little girl,

Than to be with another man  (...)

4....

Once upon a time there was a girl

In her early years she had to learn

How to grow up living in a war that she called home

Never know just where to turn for shelter from the storm  (...)

5....

What about the times you lied to me

What about the times you said no one would want me

What about all the shit you've done to me  (...)

Now, Watch the videos, listen to the songs and enjoy the MUSIC...

"BEHIND THE WALL"

                                                           "LOVE THE WAY  YOU LIE" 




"RUN FOR YOUR LIFE"

         "I'M OK"

                                                                                                                       "WHAT ABOUT"

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SELF-CORRECTION.-
You can check the lyrics of the previous songs, having a look at the following links:

A. "BEHIND THE WALL" (See LYRICS)

B.  "LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE" (See LYRICS)

C.  "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE" (See LYRICS)

D.  "I'M OK"  (See LYRICS)

E.  "WHAT ABOUT"  (See LYRICS)

                                                                               ***

Just to finish, 

Remember the red rose from the beginning and don't forget My Word-Rose.

Take care of the flower and hold its stem (Stop Violence Against Women)  

as strong as you can. And not only on this date (25th November)... 

but every day in your life !!

  

                                                                              ***

FURTHER MUSIC 
RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

You can find a list of songs about Violence Against Women 

on the following LINK.