Colbie Caillat's A Raisin In The Sun

Through Colbie Caillat’s new lead song Try and Lorraine Hansberry’s prominent production, A Raisin in the Sun, a powerful universal message is provided about an individual’s awareness of societal approval of their external factors, specifically in this case physical beauty, status. In a Raisin in the Sun, Walter’s dream to start a liquor business is based on his inability to provide for his family and his importance on masculinity—a societal stereotype internalized in him. He wants to hold the masculine role in his family, and become the sole provider. However, his dream is also heavily based on the racial issues that were going on during the 1950s. Walter wanted to get a respectable status in society, and therefore be accepted and respected by white society. He believed that status will overcome racism. It is being showcased through this famous play, how society can subconsciously change an individual’s internal identity in making materialistic goals for societal approval. …show more content…
With a high increase in cosmetics and beauty products, women are becoming more aware of their physical appearance, and therefore change themselves to satisfy or impress others. The chorus of the song includes the following lines. Do they like you/ Do they like you/ Do they like you/ Do you like you? These phrases exemplify how many individuals omit their own interests and values and create an external identity to assimilate or gratify others, being manipulated by societal