Kurt Cobain's 'Chain Of Fools And Think'

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Doyle, an author of “Aretha Franklin,” says, “Songs like “Respect,” “Chain of Fools” and “Think” became anthems for the civil rights and women’s liberation movements, though Franklin downplays her influence on the latter” (19). Even though she doesn’t consider herself an idol of feminism, it is apparent of her contribution to this ideal and liberation. Symbols are important in this movement because it gives someone to look up to and learn from.
Kurt Cobain was a women’s advocate and feminist as well. Cobain was born in 1967 in Washington (1). He was the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nirvana. In the article “Newsmakers” it states, “Cobain was an outspoken advocate for the rights of women and homosexuals, and was distressed to discover

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