This week, we’re showing off how we’re creatively debunking ageist stereotypes. For this assignment I decided to create a Spotify playlist full of songs that pertain to certain myths and realities of aging. On my infographic, you can check out six songs (topics): Lonely; All You Do is Stay Home; My Way or the Highway; More Friends than Grandkids; 24/7 Free Time = 24/7 Me Time; and New Day, New Adventures. Each topic had a specific myth/reality attached to it that correlates to certain songs on my playlist.
At the moment, all of the assignments in all of my courses are writing-based/essays, so I really enjoyed working on this. It was nice being able to do an art project; to be honest, I surprised myself with how similar the infographic looked to an actual Spotify playlist! This assignment was also a great excuse for me to be on my phone and just listen to music. haha Before taking courses on aging in society, I used to believe some of the stereotypes and would dread being older because I thought it’d be boring. Since then, I’ve unlearned them, however when thinking about what would have appealed to me back then, I know that this would have for sure interested me. I’m always looking for new music, and if the music has a message to teach me, I’d be happy to hear it! It is important to note that while the main message of the playlist as a whole is about aging, the specific song’s main message may not be. That being said, all the songs chosen remind me of a certain myth/fact concerning aging. When curating the playlist, I found it a lot easier to find music associated with the facts than the myths. I think it’s because the songs concerning the myths were about specific topics: being lonely, unproductive, or stubborn. The songs about the facts were broad and about friendships, living life, and making the most out of your time on Earth. If anyone knows any good songs concerning these topics/aging in general, please feel free to let me know! I’d be really interested in listening to artists whose main message is about aging/combating ageism! As time goes on, I look forward to adding more songs and combating stereotypes through music! :)
Here the songs that accompany the infographic: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eAyC9MCeAYAS0m6nCIivM?si=n7YqNquxRO2_BkTHDiPGYQ
At the moment, all of the assignments in all of my courses are writing-based/essays, so I really enjoyed working on this. It was nice being able to do an art project; to be honest, I surprised myself with how similar the infographic looked to an actual Spotify playlist! This assignment was also a great excuse for me to be on my phone and just listen to music. haha Before taking courses on aging in society, I used to believe some of the stereotypes and would dread being older because I thought it’d be boring. Since then, I’ve unlearned them, however when thinking about what would have appealed to me back then, I know that this would have for sure interested me. I’m always looking for new music, and if the music has a message to teach me, I’d be happy to hear it! It is important to note that while the main message of the playlist as a whole is about aging, the specific song’s main message may not be. That being said, all the songs chosen remind me of a certain myth/fact concerning aging. When curating the playlist, I found it a lot easier to find music associated with the facts than the myths. I think it’s because the songs concerning the myths were about specific topics: being lonely, unproductive, or stubborn. The songs about the facts were broad and about friendships, living life, and making the most out of your time on Earth. If anyone knows any good songs concerning these topics/aging in general, please feel free to let me know! I’d be really interested in listening to artists whose main message is about aging/combating ageism! As time goes on, I look forward to adding more songs and combating stereotypes through music! :)
Here the songs that accompany the infographic: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eAyC9MCeAYAS0m6nCIivM?si=n7YqNquxRO2_BkTHDiPGYQ