music industry

1-Does the media (music industry in this case) lead or follow society?
It depends on the society we are discussing, for a person that was born and lived in the UAE the society its different, I lived in a Muslim society where women are covered and its unethical for them to do such thing, such as go on television half naked and appearing with men in a very sexual way.
And at the same time, I think its not much of a society as much as it’s an act that is unethical because they portray women in a way where they are dolls played with and dressed up, if they barley are wearing anything. Women to them are like objects that are there for sexual needs or just body images not as intelligent people.

2-Opinion on how far do you think the music industry in its present shape does influence our cultural values? Consider this with special regard to youth, relationships and physical intimacy.
In my opinion I think that the music industry and what it has become has influenced young teenagers in a very negative way, teenagers are very influenced by the media and the media doesn’t portray ethical values, teenagers nowadays are dressing up like women on TV, makeup and having relationships with the other gender with is not part of their social values. In a way it also influences relationships because on of them may start to expect more from the significant other which is not part of their values.


3-Would you agree that they have a political agenda?
Somehow it does have a political agenda for the reason that this country is starting to be more westernized by the minute, they are copying how people act when it comes to issues such as drinking alcohol, pre marital sex and, their dress codes. Women on tv on Arabic music channels are acting the same way, maybe it got to an extreme where the singers don’t have good voices, they are putting themselves out on tv for a show by the way they sing, dress, or act

4-Do you agree that the music industry can be a useful tool in increasing people's awareness of their social problems, with especial regard to the developing countries? How?
It is supposed to increase awareness and to show people that what is happening is wrong but instead they are encouraging it and they are not acting upon it and a way to show that is that there is a new “singer” coming out everyday with new moves and new way of look.