September 25, 2006

You are what you listen to

You are what you listen to, or at least it seems that a lot of stereotypes concerning music and socioeconomic class are true according to Science Daily.

Classical's Class and Rap's Bad Rap

Those with the most education were also the main fans of opera, classical music, and jazz.
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One "clear pattern" to emerge was a clustering of antisocial tendencies among young fans of pop, rap, and rock. For example, 53% of hip-hop fans admitted to having committed a criminal act, compared to 18% of fans of musicals.

But at least they bathe and shampoo more than opera fans.

HT to Pajamas Media which is fast becoming a check and balance in our media world.

Posted by Jill Fallon at September 25, 2006 12:24 PM | TrackBack | Permalink
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