Also showing how they are rising above it challenging the idea that only men can rap and becoming rappers themselves. Stapleton explains how women used rap to fight gender inequality. Stapleton goes on to explore the idea of feminism working in the genre and how there is even somewhat of a debate amongst female rappers themselves. Some female rappers are discussed as having a sexual style promoting and displaying their control over their sexuality and this may hinder the movement of gender equality still. Stapleton tells us that many believe the concern over sexual violence is not as big a concern of racial problems.
Introduction to African American Studies’ Discussion Paper 8 Jenia Price April 09, 2013 Discussion Paper 8 Question: Defend or refute the following statement: “Rap music should not be supported by African American Studies specialists because too many songs degrade women and celebrate violence and other behaviors that have a negative impact on black communities. When you listen to today’s rap music it is something you would not want to play around your grandparents. Back in the late 70s rap was good music because rappers rapped about positive things in life. For example the song self-destruction by BDP, Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug Fresh, Just-Ice, Heavy D, Chuck D was made to stop the violence that was happening in the world between African Americans. Those were positive rappers who wanted to have an effect on people’s lives.
And in someone berating their boyfriend or girlfriend, people have arguments and I feel its best that others keep themselves out of relationships they aren’t involved in. No one should be in your business anyways unless you are putting it out there for everyone to listen in. Although if a relationship gets violent then someone should step in and help. However, I feel that Raymond was not berating Cathy, Frank was. The differences between the examples from the movie and the example of the berating girlfriend is that when Cathy’s best friend Elenor seen that violent behavior was happening in Cathy’s marriage, she could take that as her business because she was close to cathy and seen that Cathy had bruises on her.
Hip hop is consciousness. People rap to be heard, because they want a better life, to get out of poverty and to end injustice. “If you hate hip hop then you obviously don’t understand hip hop, so spit truth in the face of injustice” (Chavis). That is why he believes hip-hop should not be censored and that we should caution away from those who want to take away the first amendment (freedom of speech), or people who do not except reality, people who do not accept “consciousness.” People protest against the bad language, rather than recognizing what the rap represents, which is typically the horrible social situations that these individuals are or were enduring, such as self-destruction, drugs, violence and hopelessness. “I would rather have young people in the studio making rhymes, then on the streets slinging drugs”
Trevian Simon 11/6/12 4A Today’s hip-hop music has good songs; however, it isn’t always good to listen to. I think the song “Pop That” by French Montana is an overall good song, but it is terrible for anybodys mind. This particular song treats women with no respect, the lyrics are telling the audience that their lifestyle is the correct way to live life, and it is affecting the minds of young children, especially young ladies. Respect is not given, you have to earn it. Women that “Pop That” in clubs and other placesdoes not earn respect.
Harassment, after all, rarely goes on in front of those who would take steps to stop it. Other chiefs may be reluctant to deal with sexual harassment at all, believing that writing policies or providing training will increase the number of harassment complaints. But a head-in-the-sand approach is counterproductive: it will only make things worse, and it ignores management's legal responsibility for providing a harassment-free
She reverts back to what she was preaching. Instead of going into battle, she tells women that there’s nothing up there. Which “secure to stay” stems from in the passage (26). Anna feels like there’s no consistency once women have the power to overthrown men. Even though she thinks it’s unfair she hesitates and recognizes that men and women should have equal rights.
Just by giving a few examples one could speculate that the confession isn’t valid and is influenced by the author’s voice. Joseph Mountain was indeed a criminal but to call him a rapist is false. The fact that Joseph was an African American gave society to the right to call him a rapist and execute him just because he tried to talk to two white women. What else is known is that since he has a history of pretty crime this makes the story stick to some readers but I have debunked the accusation. It is clear that
This ideology makes it difficult for young African American to push away from rappers influences and compete in their beyond their identification. Above all rapping creates a retro division among us. Based on the rapper certain groups of people would not listen to his or her music. Hip hop is a roadblock to success, but it is a cry for black
You cannot call yourself a true fan girl unless you openly hate on other peoples idols. Let them know your idol is better! Start a riot in a public area and when the police ask why this riot started; say your idol would be disappointed if you did not stand up for them; since you and your idol are one. After that riot you created, you have completed your duties as a fan girl in protecting your