It's In Our Hands Now

            This is the last blog post for this class, and to be honest I find it bittersweet. I know most people just think of it as an assignment, but I think it is pretty incredible that we all come here every weekend and post our honest opinions on things we have discussed in class. We all have respect for each others thoughts and I also love that we can write these posts as if it were our own blog. I find that makes it a lot more valuable and personal.

            On Monday we discussed the Dixie Chicks and listened to their song “Not Ready to Make Nice.” To be honest, I had completely forgot about this song and I certainly had no comprehension of the meaning of the lyrics when I was younger. A small off topic thought: Amber brought up something that also jogged some childhood memories. There used to be these “toys,” I guess you could call them, but they looked like small speakers and they came with little microchips that you could place in and it would play a portion of a song. Amber was saying how she had this song on one of those little “chips,” and a million memories flooded my head. I miss those things!

Anyways, I think the Dixie Chicks did a fantastic job on this song because they found a way to get their feelings and opinions across in such a way that people could understand and listen to. This song for me, doesn’t only relate to the tribulations that the group faced, but so many other trials that people experience. It shows that they will not be silenced by they cruel words that people say about them. Our discussion in class about what the Dixie Chicks were subjected to was mind boggling. I just don’t understand why, if people don’t like a certain song, why they can’t just turn it off instead of creating a ruckus. Calling someone a name doesn’t solve anything! I think the Dixie Chicks did a great job responding to the harsh words, name calling, and criticism. The result of their response was a beautiful and powerful song.

I am so glad to have rediscovered this song! I can apply it to so many issues in my own life and feel empowered! This class has introduced me to so many beautiful, strong and powerful women. Talented women who have made a lasting impact on women’s culture and the feminist movement. I am so thankful for all of the giant steps forward these women have taken for us, and I hope and pray we can do the same for years to come.