Blurred Lines

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/blurred-lines

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the musical classification?Primarily categorized as R&B and Pop, with significant hip-hop influences
2. Who sang and made the song "Blurred Lines"?Robin Thicke sang the main part of the song, T.I. added rap verses, and Pharrell Williams produced the music.
3. Why was the music video for "Blurred Lines" controversial?The video had two versions, one with topless models, which was removed from YouTube. Many people thought the video was not respectful to women.

Misogynistic: Showing or expressing dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.
Copyright Infringement: The use of works protected by copyright law without permission from the copyright holder.