Women's Perspectives in Country and Tejano Music

In this lesson, students will examine the lyrics and context surrounding five Country and Tejano songs about feminist issues: Loretta Lynn’s “The Pill,” Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5,” Margo Price’s “Pay Gap,” Selena’s “Si Una Vez,” and The Chicks’ “Not Ready to Make Nice.” Through the lens of these artists and these songs, students will consider the ways Women’s Rights expanded over the latter half of the 20th century in America, and discuss the ways in which gender equity is still a work in progress.