Blog Week 8

Blog week 8
M&C pg 115 #5
I believe that it can be true that “words are instruments of separation and social power” and that “rhythm and dance are fusional media that have no concern with social power” almost all of the time. I cannot be definite for either one but it seems that the two statements make sense. Words can be used as instruments of separation and social power that is a common sense theory. To elaborate, words have an immense amount of power and influence on people. We communicate through language; therefore, agreeing with the first part of this theory is not an outrageous stance to take. Since the words carry the power, it is not a huge surprise to add the premise that words are the instruments used. As people we tend to pass judgment most of the time, even when we try our best to not pass judgment, it seems that it happens automatically. I believe it is a part of being a human being. If we take words or language out of the equation then, not all, but some of the bias is removed. I think that in some situations that I am unaware of that these statements may not take much hold. For example, the ballet. Words do not have to be present here, yet, there still must be a significant amount of skill to be this type of dancer. I can imagine if someone happens to dance among the ballerina’s and how they would be looked down upon. Therefore, if we are interpreting these statements in a much simpler way then they do stand firm in their meaning but if when there is room for different scenarios, the statements do not stand firm. Overall, rhythm and dance typically do not have concern with social power. Dance is a thing of art and expression, freedom, and fun. You can tell when you go to a dance club or a family party that people unite through dance and unity is created.