Problem

The Romantic era saw a softening of the cultural taboo against women as professional musicians. In this discussion, we will compare the roles of women in music through history with modern female musicians.

Instructions

Compare the historic roles of women in music with women in music today. Are women still pigeon-holed into stereotypical musical roles? What do you think of when you think of women in music? Are they usually singers or maybe pianists? Who were some historic women who challenged cultural stereotypes to become musicians? Who are some current female musicians who are challenging stereotypes by pursuing musical careers that are usually filled by men?