16:33 Gulf News: Music depicting violence against women encourages men not to respect women.
16:37 Sruthi B.: I thoroughly agree with the statement. Music has been a lively media through which various artists are voicing their messages. However, in today’s world, music is sending out the wrong message, thus having a bad influence. Most songs these days are based on disrespectful descriptions of women, which has become a bane in today’s media. Various well-known artists have begun releasing music that is indirectly affecting our youth in various ways. Many unaware of this, think of it as a trending topic, however, it is only adding fuel to the already existing problem of violence against women.
16:39 Sudha Kathuria: I agree to this as I strongly feel that music is a form of art that conveys the true reflection of a society. If such things are glorified, it represents all - men and women. In turn, this will bring disgrace to the whole society. Any form of art develops and evolves from the roots of ethics and values prevalent in that specific society and to glorify violence, means that it is considered to be accepted in that specific society.
16:39 Lodhi Azmatullah: Yes, there is definitely an increase in songs that disrespect women. and it is also very common to see in today’s film industry. Vulgar songs that degrade women should definitely be banned.
16:43 Sudha Kathuria: To clarify what I said previously, the depiction of women is the reflection of one’s society.
16:45 Sruthi B.: Society is revolting against such blasphemous descriptions of women because of which there has been an immense resistance. However, it has not proved to be enough.
16:45 Lodhi Azmatullah: Although, previously it was mostly found in various films, it has now proved to be a success in the music industry too, hence, the rise in such type of music. Glorifying violence and vulgarity towards women seems to sell more, thereby, the success of the industry.
16:46 Gulf News: This type of music is degrading to everyone, not just women.
16:49 Sruthi B.: I strongly agree to this statement as different music defines its listeners, and thus, listeners of such offensive music should not be given respect.
16:50 Lodhi Azmatullah: Of course, it has a bad impact on everyone in society , iresspective of age and gender. Sadly, people do not seem to understand this as it is constantly played in malls, on the radio and at social events such as weddings. We are helping such songs gain prominence in our society.
16:54 Sudha Kathuria: It brings disgrace to men too, especially those who thing of women as weaker. It is sad that a form of art encourages such depiction of women and although there are a few who take a stand, the number is so low that you could probably collect the census across the globe.
16:55 Sruthi B.: Such music is disrespectful, irrespective of gender, however, it is more prevalent against women because even though they constitute half of the world’s population, they are continuously subjected to extreme malice through music.
16:55 Lodhi Azmatullah: It can apply to men, too, however, women and young girls are definitely being targeted more.
16:56 Gulf News: To ban this type of music encourages the viewing of women as helpless, victim figures.
16:59 Sudha Kathuria: I disagree because to ban this type of music will not encourage but discourage viewing women as helpless and victim figures.
16:59 Sruthi B.: I partially agree with this statement as banning is not the only solution to this aggravating problem. We should focus on changing the mind-sets of people in our society, so that those who used to encourage such music will discourage it themselves.
16:59 Sudha Kathuria: Women are born into the idea that women are to be ruled by men and is because of these ideologies that today, even after women have proven to be better, they are deprived of their acceptance as what they truly are. I’m sure that banning such music will put an end to their wrong depiction.
17:01 Lodhi Azmatullah: By banning such music, women will regain their position and respect in society as well as empower them, rather than leave them feeling helpless.
17:02 Sruthi B.: It should be banned if it means protecting women, and eliminating the notion of women being helpless and victims of society, rather respectful and equal to that of a man.
17:04 Sudha Kathuria: Women will surely gain respect if they are depicted better. It will surely ease the situation for women as these songs are making men take women for granted, thereby glorifying the violence.
17:04 Lodhi Azmatullah: Surely, women will feel empowered and strong enough to stand up for themselves.
17:06 Gulf News: Banning this type of music may expand the definition of violence and end up extending to other pieces of art, literature, film or news.
17:09 Sudha Kathuria: I do not agree to this as banning such form of art will only make people aware of the fact that such things will not and shall not be accepted.
17:10 Sruthi B.: As I stated previously, banning of such art will encourage the society to criticise such work in a hurtful manner. If the society works against this issue, then pieces of art, literature, film or news will be used to promote the same motive.
17:12 Sudha Kathuria: Art of all forms should be banned if it crosses a certain limit and only then will we see a change in ideologies and in turn, the mindsets of people.
17:12 Sruthi B.: This will bring change to the mindset and character of many in this vast society as the society moves forward to end this social evil.
17:13 Sudha Kathuria: Whatever art that depicts women, or any other individual in a wrong manner should be banned.
17:14 Lodhi Azmatullah: Banning such offensive art, will be a welcome note. I understand that there are a lot of other ways which society will create to harass women but by adding a ban to such art, will be of great help, thus boost women in their quest to fight against it.
17:16 Sruthi B.: We can raise awareness to protect women from abuse through the same medium that is music and art, which empowers and motivates women in the society.
17:16 Sudha Kathuria: There should definitely be legal action against creating misconceptions in society, and as a result, we will have a healthy generation in our society.
17:19 Sruthi B.: Thus, this imperfection on the fair name of a developing society, will only be tackled through raising awareness and encourage people to stand against such issues.
