Week 5 Draft Questions - Albert Lam

1. From the article written by Martha Gonzalez, we learn that lyricism is very important to the song as lyric-writing became driven by each woman's experience or topic that resonated with them (Section: Testimonio, Theory, and Knowledge Production). Thus, the artful combination of everyone's individual knowledge embodied in one work makes "Sobreviviendo" the work that it is. What is an example of a lyric or experience discussed that highlights the diversity of experience that lends to the impact of the song?
2. What is the impact of Silvia Santos's experience with living in Los Angeles as well as Xalapa?
3. In many ways, "Sobreviviendo" was as much written for migrant workers, particularly those divided from their families, as it was inspired by them. What role does art and music play in unifying families?
4. How are the processes of social death demonstrated for the newly deemed essential workers on farms? What changes in legislation could help alleviate these damages?