"Spoken word refers to an oral poetic performance art that is based mainly on the poem as well as the performer's aesthetic qualities."
This covers how spoken word poetry can be used to address social justice issues such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. It also explores how spoken word can be a powerful tool for people to express their own identity and experiences.
Privilege: A recognition of the advantages and disadvantages that come along with different aspects of one's identity, and how systemic biases and inequalities affect individuals in different ways.
Intersectionality: The interconnectedness of different identity markers, such as race, gender, sexuality, and class, and how they come together to shape an individual's experience in society.
Power and Oppression: A study of the ways in which power is distributed and exercised in society, and how it can be used to oppress marginalized groups.
Social Constructs: An exploration of the ways in which social norms and expectations are created and enforced, particularly in regards to identity and gender.
Diversity and Inclusion: A focus on creating environments that are welcoming and safe for individuals from diverse backgrounds, and actively working to dismantle bias and discrimination.
Stereotyping and Bias: An investigation into the role that stereotypes play in shaping our perceptions of others, and how these perceptions can lead to prejudice and discrimination.
Allyship: A commitment to supporting marginalized groups and actively working to dismantle inequality, even if one does not belong to those groups themselves.
Cultural Competency: An understanding of the cultural norms and values of different groups, and how to effectively navigate cross-cultural interactions and communication.
Critical Race Theory: An examination of the ways in which race and racism are woven into the fabric of society, and how they impact all aspects of our lives.
Implicit Bias: A recognition of the ways in which unconscious bias can contribute to discrimination and inequality, and strategies for mitigating these biases.
"It is a 20th-century continuation of an ancient oral artistic tradition."
"...focuses on the aesthetics of recitation and word play, such as the performer's live intonation and voice inflection."
"Spoken word is a 'catchall' term that includes any kind of poetry recited aloud, including poetry readings, poetry slams, jazz poetry, and hip hop music."
"Yes, it can include comedy routines and prose monologues."
"The poetic text takes its quality less from the visual aesthetics on a page, but depends more on phonaesthetics, or the aesthetics of sound."
"It includes the performer's live intonation and voice inflection."
"...including poetry readings, poetry slams, jazz poetry, and hip hop music."
"...based mainly on the poem as well as the performer's aesthetic qualities, such as...word play..."
"Yes, it can include comedy routines."
"No, it includes any kind of poetry recited aloud."
"...the performer's aesthetic qualities."
"...depends more on phonaesthetics, or the aesthetics of sound."
"It is a 20th-century continuation of an ancient oral artistic tradition."
"...focuses on the aesthetics of recitation and word play."
"Yes, it can include jazz poetry and hip hop music."
"...including poetry readings and poetry slams."
"Spoken word refers to an oral poetic performance art..."
"...based mainly on the poem as well as the performer's aesthetic qualities."
"It depends on phonaesthetics, or the aesthetics of sound."