Be sure that you adequately address each part of each question in about 2 pages double spaced.
- Listen to the “murder trilogy” songs by The Killers (in order: Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf, Midnight Show,
Jenny Was a Friend of Mine). How do the lyrics of these songs fit what we know about intimate partner
violence? It is okay to look up interpretations of these songs, but do your best to use your own thoughts and
ideas for this. If you are unable to listen to the songs, look up the lyrics. - Go out and find two more examples of songs that depict intimate partner violence (attach the lyrics to this
assignment – this is not included in the 2 page limit). How do the specific lyrics apply to what we have been
discussing in class? This can be either in support of or contradictory to what we have learned. - To what extent do you believe music (or media more generally) can influence perceptions of intimate partner
violence? I am leaving this question sufficiently vague/open for you to take it in any direction (e.g., positive
influence, negative influence), but even if you believe there is no influence, you should justify your answer
based on what you have learned throughout the course.
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