In any one year, there are 13 million separate incidents of physicalviolence or threats of violence against women

One incident is reported to the police every two minutes

26% men had experienced at least one incident of inter-personal violence in their lifetimes.

On average 2 women a week are killed by a male partner or former partner

Abusers have experienced abuse themselves or grown up in an abusive home

A quarter of girls aged 13-17 have experienced physical violence from a boyfriend

Men are as likely to be victims of domestic violence but women are twice as likely to be injured through domestic violence

81% men and only 19% of women report incidents of domestic violence

10% of girls (13-17) have been pressured into unwanted sexual acts

•Objectives

To discuss how violence is represented through music

Can you think of any examples where song lyrics or videos have promoted or glamorized domestic violence

YouTube - Eminem (Feet Rihanna) Love The Way You Lie (lyrics on screen)

•Why did this song on its release cause controversy?•Does this glamorise or condone domestic violence in your opinion?•Does the song contain any kind of moral message?

YouTube - Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It (Official Video)

•How seriously do you take this video?•Do you think it encourages violence?•Do you think it encourages violence amongst vulnerable young people?•How would you feel if your child/ teen was listening to music?•Should song containing explicit content should as this one be more heavily censored?

Discussion

Can music in videos and lyrics be blamed for the increasing level of violence?

Plenary

Write a list of what should be censored in songs