Social Activism by Canadian Artists There are various Canadian artists that have contributed greatly to film, literature, music, art and other fields. Some famous Canadian artists have also been outspoken social activists for social causes. They have been involved in various organizations and express their views through their music and art. What is social activism? Social activism is actions with the intention to bring a certain social change. A good example of social activism was the movements in various countries in the 19th and 20th centuries for women to have the right to vote. After many protests and discussions, countries now allow women to vote and even more changes are being made to ensure equality between genders. One of the most …show more content…
He was also involved in activism regarding relations between Indigenous peoples. He spoke about the poor treatment of children in residential schools, and made a fund that encouraged reconciliation between victims of abusive situations. Because of his various work with Aboriginal peoples, Downie was awarded an honorary aboriginal name at the Assembly of First Nations. He and his band had also played at the Great Moon Gathering, a music event in small, primarily aboriginal communities in rural Ontario. As well as playing with his band, Downie also sang a song with one of the local music …show more content…
Both the tunes and the lyrics of his songs are varied and express a lot of different views, and that is part of what makes his music popular today as well. Another artist/activist is the American-Canadian rock singer and actress Alanis Morisette. She is 43 and still produces music. Morisette started her musical career in 1987 by releasing some dance-pop albums. She achieved fame in the mid-90s, and nowadays she mainly produces rock music and continues to be one a well-known name in that field. Morisette has been present in speaking up about women’s rights and equality. She is also known for being involved in environmental causes, and has said that one of the best ways to encourage people to protect the environment is through activism. She drives a hybrid car and she uses solar panels, and she voiced her opposition against drilling for oil in Alaska and other environmental issues. She received the 2003 EMA Missions in Music award for her environmental
It’s no question that Janet Jackson is one of the most iconic and influential artist of all time. She has sold over 100 million albums; her tours have had some the highest selling debuts of all time, not to mention the chart topping hits she has created over the past 30 years. Janet’s presence alone is iconic. She has left an unforgettable impression on the music industry as a whole. Her music has affected fans and music lovers all around the world. Her influence is simply not a question it is a salutation to a musical icon that has embedded her legacy into musical history.
In terms of music, Demi Lovato has made an impact in the music industry. In 2017, she was ranked the #8 Top Female Artist (“Top Artists Female...”). She has released six albums, including her self-titled album which hit #1 on ITunes in over 50 countries during 2013. In 2016, her album Confident received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album (GRAMMY.com). Her song “Cool for the Summer” ranked #1 on ITunes in 37 countries within hours of its release. “Neon Lights” and
Mindi Abair has been nominated two times for a Grammy. That is just how awesome she is. She is a American saxophonist, vocalist, author, and President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that does The Grammys.
Throughout history, social movements have continuously formed because of a person who had the courage to stand up against the injustice they witnessed in every day live. When I was a child, I remember feeling as if it takes a superhero-like person to start a social movement. However, I have found that through the use of social media today, any person with a passion for making a change can spark a social movement. Social movements are a powerful way to help people believe that their voice matters and they should stand up for what they believe in. Before the advancement of technology, it took a lot longer for social movements to become prominent in society’s media outlets because of the difficulties of not having enough time in one’s life to
The Progressive Era was the period of reform and social activism from 1895 to 1920, it was an attempt to get rid of all the ills that had penetrated American society during the Gilded age. The Progressives were people who tried to make the life of the average American better, they believed in the ability of humans to create a better world. Industrial capitalism, burgeoning cities, the influx of immigrants, and the depression of the 1890s were some of the sources of the reform impulse of the era. The Progressives were primarily middle class citizens such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, businessmen, etc. Many of them were part of the Republican and Democratic parties. They were greatly influenced by the Europeans.The Progressives believed
Music icons that speak to my soul and still continuing to inspire me; are Jenni Rivera Mexican-American singer, American singer-songwriter and dancer Michael Jackson. The qualities of these singers which make them appealing to me include; their unique voices, powerful lyrics, and music. These are artist to me are consider legendary for their hard ethic music work.
Social movement is a key driver of social change. Social movement can be defined as groups of individuals or organizations that have a main focus on political or social issues. The movements build off of a collective behavior to promote a particular idea that is to be implemented on a society wide scale. The Civil Rights movement is perhaps the most well-known social movement occurring in the 1960s. Its success led to the creation of many more social movements that used similar tactics to push their ideas.
Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is very influential when it comes to the music industry. To this day, people have doubts about us young people going into the field of music. They feel like making a career out of rapping, singing, or acting is one in a million. Especially, being born and raised in Detroit. Diana has given us hope. She is an idol that many of us look up to. Ross is a woman of great achievement and one day someone with just as much potential as her, will follow in her footsteps.
Songs that today rule bars, dance clubs, parties and of course her numerous fans. In 2015 she was announced as a judge for ninth season of the TV music show The Voice.
and impact on society. What is most amazing is how far her reach extends beyond hip-hop and
This summer if you were on social media you heard about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The concept was simple, just film yourself dumping a bucket of ice water over your head, challenge your friends to do the same, and donate ten dollars to the ALS Association. Opt out and donate one hundred dollars (Madison). Many Americans did not know what ALS was and by putting this challenge on social media has brought tons awareness to this devastating disease. Activism used to be taking action to bring social change, people in the 1960s used to gather in front of community centers and protest and or speak about their issue or cause. Now even though people still gather together it is much easier to use the internet. Hundreds of social media applications
People decide to join social movements for many reasons. People all around the world join social movements because they will likely have an enormous impact on their nation community. The main reason that people join social movements is because they want change or they do not want change. Social movements usually focus on trying to create an impact on political issues or social issues. A government that is abusing power could experience social movements. Whether or not the government is trying to keep the same laws or change laws completely makes no difference in a social movement. People in a country that is already working fine might create social movements to protest the changing of its laws. If the people of a country grow tired of the current laws they can create social movements. People participating in social movements get mobilized by a strong influential person or idea. A social movement will likely have some type of leader. The people participating in a social movement with a leader will follow his or her ways. Ideas and beliefs can also help mobilized
...es this award not only because of the top hits she writes and performs, but also because of the person she is off stage too.
Researchers classify social movements according to the type of change they seek (Aberle, 1966, Cameron, 1966, Blumer, 1969, as cited in Macionis, 2007). According to John Macionis, a social movement is when people commonly band together to create an organized activity that encourages or discourages social change (Macionis, 2008). In the case of this radical society, Hippies were typically ...
Wright Mills, founder of the sociological imagination which means to see things socially and how they interact and influence each other rather than just from our own perspective, emphasizes the importance of seeing the connection between social structure and individual experience. One way in which one can think about this is to recognize how what we often experience as personal troubles, like “not having enough money to pay our bills, are actually public issues”. So how do activist come in to play? it begins with one person, they realize how it is a public issue and want to bring these issues to the government so that there can be a change. Later on you see groups of people that have a similar mindset as the activist and want the issue to be address so they begin to protest, through social media, through the streets, through their jobs etc… and so it becomes not only activism but the sociological imagination itself. A perfect example of a social issue as well would be Colin Kaepernick and his protest on not showing pride to the flag or the country of the United States for the oppression on black people or simply people of color. Of course Kaepernick goes into detail explaining that his protest was in response to the persistent racism and brutality that black people experience, whether its from the police or from the inactions of the government. Kaepernick would be considered a activist who stands up for racial discrimination and just like him there are more like LeBron