Music Theory and the White Racial Frame
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This paper claims that a "white racial frame" exists within music theory, perpetuating whiteness in the field through the composers and theorists it prioritizes. It analyzes music theory textbooks and curricula to highlight the lack of diversity and proposes expanding to include non-Western musical frameworks while critically examining existing structures for inherent biases.
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Scientists found that the way we learn about music often only focuses on music made by white people. This is like only learning about one kind of food, even though there are so many different kinds of food in the world!
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This paper tackles a vital yet often overlooked issue in music theory. Despite relying on some speculation and lacking a precise action plan, the paper's thought-provoking arguments and critical analysis merit a strong rating. It makes significant contribution by bringing awareness to the racial dynamics within the field and calls for substantial reforms, thus opening up crucial dialogues and prompting further research.
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