Yet, the Spice Girls' sales are still going strong. Have students describe the personality and appearance of each Spice Girl. Ask students to bring in photos of the Spice Girls or Spice Girl posters. Give your reasons. Compare to other groups.
Female bands are rare, although successful female solo performers are common.
While many adults condemn the Spice Girls as poor role models for young girls, there has to be some basis for their popularity. There has been some debate in the media as to whether or not the Spice Girls are appropriate role models for young children. Why or why not. This extension activity has been added by the Media Awareness Network Considering the popularity of 'boy bands' such as Backstreet Boys, N'Sync and 98 Degrees, teachers might like to explore the Boy Band Phenomenon with students. What about style of music.