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Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

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Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

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and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

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music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part ofor outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

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Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

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upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

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still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

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David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifiespublic emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

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scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

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has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

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Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

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integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

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from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

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punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

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protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

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negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

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rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

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Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifiespublic emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

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adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

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rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

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categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

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every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

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it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

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spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

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David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

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scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

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has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

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Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

7/29/2019 Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

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Calloway 29

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corruptpoliticians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

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(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

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and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

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as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

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youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

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Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

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Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

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adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

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rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

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categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on

many levels: culturally, nationally, and individually. Music gives the individual the power to be

whatever he or she wishes (33). Music percolates from every tincture of humanity. It inspires

and animates people to effectuate their speculations on something. Munkittrick reports, Nearly

7/29/2019 Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

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every totalitarian regime has tried to control music in some form, from Hitler and Mussolini to

Stalin and Mao. These motivations, without fail, derive from the shared belief that music

influences behavior and identity (21). If music did not have a personal affect, then government

and society would have no reason to try to suppress it. Munkittrick believes, Music occupies an

integral position in modern society and cultureboth the National Education Association and

the market attest to that. It serves first amendment pursuits in ways inaccessible to more

traditional, objective modes of communication and language (60). Since music is such a

monolithic aspect of society, people use it to juncture with others in protest. Those who are

otherwise incapable also use it to feel justification in their way of thinking. As a result, young

adults associate with rock music because it allows a forum for their voices to be heard in the

political world.

Leonisa Ardizzone has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational

Development. She is the jazz vocalist for the Leonisa Ardizonne Quartet and founder and

president of Storefront Science, a company which provides children with the environment for

scientific questioning and exploration. Ardizzone believes that minors are not allowed a political

voice, but turn to music to profess their thoughts. She writes, For many years, psychologists,

anthropologists and social theorists have attempted to develop a clear definition and picture of

adolescence along cognitive, moral, and social parameters (2). A biased, firmly rooted, and

negative opinion of minors prevents any exceptions, creating the floccinaucinihilipilification of

youth opinion. Ardizzone asserts, As youth are being denied political and social authority,

they search for outlets to become more vocal, political and present. While many adults may

dismiss youth culture and the music it creates, youth know full well the power this outlet has

(11). Authorities may discard youths music as loud and obnoxious, but cannot deny the impact

7/29/2019 Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

40/52

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it possesses upon them, however slight that matrix may be. Rock music leaves an impression

upon you to turn from societys set paradigm. Ardizzone illustrates, While rock has always

been angry and counter-culture, rock is not only angry, but also political and highly

educational. Rockers are using their voices to take back the future they perceive as stolen

from them by corrupt politicians, greedy businessman and an apathetic, materialistic public

(16). Society cannot suppress a free peopleno matter their agewithout a backlash.

Considering their lack of a legally legitimate voice, teens use music as their venue of battle

against government. Ardizzone simply responds, Youth culture equals youth power (17).

When teens take a stand, they impact the world on a grand scale. With their freedom of speech

rights being constantly stolen from them, how is it a mystery why teens are deemed as peevish

and irritated? For this reason, youths utilize the pervasive and intimate musical route to be seen

and heard in the world.

Ambrose Leung has his Ph.D. from Carleton University, his main research focusing on

the aspects of youth mentality, such as delinquency and habits, from an economic standpoint. He

has written many articles that are featured in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Economic

Behavior and Organization,Journal of Youth Studies, and theJournal of Economic Psychology.

Like Leung, Cheryl Kier has written many articles for similar journals. She has a Ph.D., M.Sc.,

and a B.A., of which all are in psychology. Leung and Kier believe that rock music fosters

rebellious teen disposition, but nurture the want to politically express their opinions. They write,

Rock and rock culture are generally associated with revolt against mainstream political

attitudes (8). Although not all rock songs are protest anthems, the rock scene is mostly

stereotyped as that which provokes anti-authoritative behavior. Leung and Kier report, The

number of hours that teenagers spend listening to music is almost as large as the number they

7/29/2019 Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

41/52

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spend in school over the years. The level of attention and meaning invested in music by youth is

still unmatched by almost any other organized activity in society (1). Music permeates every

facet of youths lives. It is for this reason that teens use music to connect with other teens in

their cause. Leung and Kier conducted a research in which they hypothesized that the group of

punk rock music, categorized with two subordinate categories of contemporary rock (Factor 6)

and heavy metal (Factor 7), cultivated aggressiveness and anarchy in the name of protest. Leung

and Kier document, Punk rock was included in two factors (Factor 6 and Factor 7). Factor 7

was significantly related to civic activity but Factor 6 was not, so this finding may not be robust.

Heavy metal was included in Factor 7, supporting the hypothesis (37). There are certain sub-

categories of rock that can either indoctrinate aggressive, political expression or can simply be

music to promote feelings of ecstasy. Either way, music is incontrovertibly a primary

installment in youth culture. Why else would teens use controversial music to express their

bureaucratic perspicacity?

Bibliography

Munkittrick, David. "Music as speech: a First Amendment Category unto Itself." Federal

Communications Law Journal June 2010: 665+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Ardizzone, Leonisa. "Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, and Power." Taboo

Fall-Winter 2005: 49+.Academic OneFile. Web. 2 Dec. 2012.

Leung, Ambrose, and Cheryl Kier. "Music Preferences and Civic Activism of Young People."

Journal of Youth Studies 11.4 (2008): 445-460.Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec.

2012.

Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

7/29/2019 Rock Music: Going Beyond the Stereotype

42/52

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David Munkittrick has a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University of Law and a

Bachelor of Piano Performance. He is an associate of Proskauer Rose LLP, a company that

provides a wide variety of international legal services from offices based in countries such as the

United States, England, China, and France. Munkittrick believes that music is a unique form of

protest that justifies public emotions. He writes, Music is an important tool in defining oneself

as part of or outside of a particular group. A persons musical tastes constitute who one is on