Lyrics: Irreplaceable-Beyonce (Blog #4)

I did my project on Beyonce Knowles.  I chose the song Irreplaceable.  This song deciphers women empowerment and confidence.  The song discusses her kicking out her boyfriend because he was cheating on her.  She continues to say how she doesn't need him because she can replace him easily.  I like the lyrics to this song because it is one of the few songs that signifies women empowerment and confidence, not vulnerability under men.

Lyrics: www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beyonceknowles/irreplaceable.html

Response to Quote (Blog #5)

"It's a shame that the people who are listening to you the most are only interested in you because they want you and tour peers to buy your product."

It's not a shame, because humans as do all creatures have the natural instinct to put themselves before others.  If the consumer was in the sellers shoes, the consumer would do the same thing; anyone would.  I guess it's not morally correct, but it's something that most people would do to benefit themselves.

What is authentic about today's teen subculture?

Technology is authentic to today's teen subculture.  we grew up with advanced technology and most commonly use it more so than the older generations.  Teens are always on the internet, cell phones, ipods, etc.  Teens of this age do not know life without advanced technology alon with its benefits and downfalls.  Some believe that this technology has made life much too complicated and face-paced.  They also believe that it created the ill-influencing media, which has corrupted this age of teenagers and distracted them from elements of greater importance.  Yet, others believe that technology has had a positive influence on teens of this age.  They most commonly believe that the advances in technology cause advances in human knowledge and intelligence from generation to generation.  They also believe that it provides greater opportunity and accessibility whether it be education, socialization, etc.  I remain indifferent on the topic; I agree with both opinions of benefits and downfalls and cannot distinguish which bias had great effect on my opinion.  I also don't really care, because there is nothing that will change.