To what extent are emo/indie stereotypes shaped by the music industry today and what are the reasons for this?
Reason for choosing this topic:
I have chosen this topic because I find conformity to stereotypes and it's constant change, really interesting. I like seeing how different identities are affected by the media, and just how influential the media can be.
What do you expect to find out?
How the media affects identity and the common emo/indie stereotype and on what scale.
How will you express your findings?
Through a blog entry.
What research will you carry out?
1. Questionnaires- to gauge how people link music and stereotypes.
2. Research on individual bands/artists and how they conform.
3. Internet research on marketing and revenues.
4. Analysis of CD covers/magazine ads/gigs and merchandise.
5. Video Interviews - to find out what people think the emo/indie stereotype is and how it is linked to that genre of music.
Thursday 9 July 2009
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