Music and Gender

When I was younger, gender played a huge part in what type of music a person listened to. For example when Justin Bieber first came out and was in his prime, boys would (immaturely) call his music 'gay' or a boy listening to him gay. Justin Bieber himself would even be considered gay just because of the type of music he put out. Obviously he was not and obviously just because a boy chose to listen to him, that doesn't make him homosexual. Boys are expected to listen to "tough" music such as rap or rock. Boys aren't "suppose" to like soft or sap music, or music that displayed affection. Nowadays I feel like that has changed. Boys sing along to and post R&B music on their social media without an ounce of shame. Artists such as Summer Walker and HER are very popular among guys, despite the messages in their songs. I believe that today people realize there are no boundaries when it comes to music. If you think it sounds, you simply add it to your playlist without the idea of someone judging you because of it. Of course people will still make jokes here and there, but the unwritten rules are definitely less strict today. Below I have included popular songs by the artists mentioned that are enjoyed by all.