Women in Rock Music in the 1960s and 1970s in the USA

Abstract

This bachelor thesis analyzes changes in the role of women during the 1960s and 1970s in the USA as reflected in rock music. The first part is dedicated to the role of women and the second wave of feminism, the second part deals with the music industry and women entering the music industry. Next part foreshadows characteristics and origin of genres that led to the emergence of rock music and the key female musicians within these genres. The fourth chapter defines rock music and the last one analyzes chosen lyrics.