Society's representation in music

This survey was created as a part of an academic assignment. We wondered about stereotypes in the music world and their representation. This survey is mainly focused on RAP, KPOP and JPOP but even if you don't listen to these genres, do not worry, more general questions are also asked.

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Question 1

Age and gender?

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Question 2

Which music genre do you mainly listen to?

RAP

K-POP

J-POP

Do you think that the music you listen to (from the lyrics to the music videos) is representative of the society it is from?

Yes

I don't know

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Question 4

Do you think that music (in general) is a source for discriminations/reinforces discriminations?

Yes

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Question 5

Does it denounce to discrimination?

Yes

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Question 6

Do you think that women are well, and fairly, represented in the music industry? (in general)

In general, yes.

In general, no.

It depends on the genre.

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Question 7

Do you think it is the role of music to denounce issues (directly/overtly or indirectly)?

Yes.

No.

Sometimes but not all the time.

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Question 8

Do you think the genre of music you listen to tends to be more feminized, masculinized or gender-neutral? (designed for and listened by)

Fiminized.

Masculinized.

Gender-neutral.

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Question 9

According to you, is RAP accessible to everyone? (from the audience point of view)

Yes

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Question 10

Do you think RAP puts both sexes/genders on the same pedestal (through lyrics and music videos)?

Yes.

No.

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Question 11

Do you think women are as present as men on the RAP scene? (in number and popularity)

Yes.

No.

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Question 12

Do you think homosexuality is taboo in the rap world?

Yes.

No.

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Question 13

Do you see a big difference between your country's RAP music and that of the international scene? (Musical style, clothes, music videos, references...)

Yes.

No.

I don't know.

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Question 14

Do you think male rappers suffer from clichés as much as female rappers?

Yes.

No.

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Question 15

Do you listen to J-POP?

Yes.

No.

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Question 16

What do you think about it?

I really like it and I listen to it regularly!

I listen to it a bit but it's not really my favorite genre.

I can see why other people like it, but it's really not my style.

I find it weird/stupid.

I don't know about it at all.

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Question 17

What do you think of the concept of idols?

An idol (aidoru) is a type of entertainer manufactured and marketed for image, attractiveness, and personality in Japanese pop culture. Idols are primarily singers, but they are also trained in other roles, such as acting, dancing, and modeling. Unlike other celebrities, idols are commercialized through merchandise and endorsements by talent agencies, while maintaining an emotional connection with a passionate consumer fan base. (cf. Wikipedia)

It seems to be a great way to develop one' s musical career!

It seems similar to the American agencies: there are good and bad sides.

It seems to be a tough industry where artists are treated badly and generally unhappy.

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Question 18

How do you think women are treated in this industry ?

I think they get privileged treatment compared to male/mixed groups.

I think they are treated equally to men/mixed groups.

I think they are not treated as well as male/female groups.

I don't know.

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Question 19

What image of women do most of music videos want to show?

A cute image

A "childish" image

A modern image (representing modern values, feminism etc...)

A traditional image (representing traditional values, submissive, etc...)

An original image, seen nowhere else.

A strong and violent image

I don't know it at all.

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Question 20

Is this image positive or negative in your opinion?

I think the image of women in J-POP music videos is rather positive

I think the image of women in J-POP music videos is rather negative

I think this image can have good and bad sides.

I don't know about it all.

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Question 21

Do you know any groups of male idols?

Yes

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Question 22

Would you say that, internationally, male idol groups have the same recognition as their female counterparts?

I would say yes, they get the same recognition from the international audience.

I would say no, women are much better known. We think more about women when we think about idol groups.

I would say they are more represented in general.

I don't know it all.

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Question 23

What do you think about heterosexual people being fans of opposite sex idol groups?

They have a pseudo-romantic interest and expect something from their idols.

There are girls who just prefer male voices or boys who just prefer female voices.

There is a bit of both 1) and 2) in each individual.

Some people just like groups as artists, others may still have romantic obsessions. It depends on the individual.

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Question 24

Do you think that K-POP is mainly for young girls?

Yes, it's partly true.

No, not at all.

Mostly girls yes, but young people, no. (for every age)

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Question 25

Do you think K-POP is representative of South-Korea's society?

Yes, it corresponds totally

No, it is idealized

Yes and no

I don't know about it at all

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Question 26

Do you think that women are well and fairly represented in K-POP?

Yes, there's a perfect equality.

Fairly yes, well, no.

I don't know.

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Question 27

Do you think K-POP is committed enough, does it denounce inequalities?

Yes

No, there is a certain discretion, modesty or ignorance for certain subjects

Popular groups/idols no, but some less famous ones, yes

I don't know

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Question 28

Do you think there are racism issues in K-POP? (Remarks, lyrics, representations in music videos and bands, openness to the world)

Yes

I don't know

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Question 29

Issues with homophobia / Heteronormativity ? (Remarks, lyrics, representations in music videos and bands, openness to the world)

Yes

I don't know

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Question 30

Are these subjects taboo?

Yes, K-POP idealizes the Korean society and ignores what is taboo

No, K-POP is totally representative of the Korean mentality

Yes and no

I don't know.

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Question 31

Do you think male idols correspond to the stereotypes of masculinity ?

Yes.

No, on the contrary.

I don't know.

It depends.

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