The Cognitive Dissonance Theory is used to describe two or more cognitions that conflict with one another held by an individual. For e.g. “I know drink-driving is against the law, but I’ve only had a couple beers”. This theory will be used to analyse how Hip Hop artists rationalize with themselves to produce such discriminatory, sexist, and defaming lyrical content. This theory will also be used to identify how listeners use cognitive dissonance to compromise with themselves to look beyond the demeaning lyricism.
Constant attacks on homosexuals and women show the battle between cultural differences in many of gangsta rappers. Gangsta rap is often known for its sexist lewd imagery. Weather its foul language or showing of guns in videos gangsta rap reflects a vicious lifestyle. It also portrays black relationships as nothing more than mere pleasure. Gangsta rappers refer to women as ho's and bitches often belittling black women to show how much they aren't needed in society.
If someone turned on the radio right at this moment they would hear an abundance of swear words, references to sex, stanzas exclaiming how much they love a certain drug, a verse about how someone dodged a bullet, in a literal sense, or lyrics objectifying women. Inappropriate allusions in songs are negatively changing our youth and ultimately our country as a whole. Society believes that violent music and other violent media outlets are the reason big massacres occur in America. For example, Pat Stack pointed out an instance after the Columbine shooting where “some right wing American shock-jock being interviewed as to why the massacre had happened. The music of Marilyn Manson, video nasties, and lack of parental control were all cited.” Two of those three reasons fall into the category of music violence and prove that derogatory words and phrases changes the youth negatively.
Byron Hurt’s Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes is an oppositional reading about masculinity in Hip Hop culture, which is strongly influenced by American cultures dominant discourse. This documentary goes in depth of how hip hop has become commercially viable and strengthens different stereo types. An oppositional reading was done throughout this documentary, Byron Hurt touched on many different subjects including; Violence, how women are portrayed in hip hop, as well as manhood. Byron Hurt was a fan of hip hop once upon a time but he was able to take a step back and assess hip hop through a different lens and challenge what is ingested by hip hop fans. In the documentary Byron Hurt visits Daytona Beach, Florida during spring break and found that in most of the youth’s freestyles there was something that had to do with a weapon, women, and violent actions.
A lot of hip-hop artists degrade women and use strong references to drugs and money. Hip-hop is also strongly connected to violence and having parties in strip clubs. Joseph Schloss wrote a great paper on B-Boys and B-Girls and he said: “It is a multibillion-dollar industry based on debauchery, disrespect, and self-destruction.” This big industry began in New York City and it has changed drastically since its origins. The hip-hop culture consists of four basic elements: rap, graffiti, break dancing, and DJs. To start this story you have to talk about DJ Kool Herc.
National Living Treasure Whether we admit it as Americans or not, we all have a people that we designate, honor, and financially support. We just do it without realizing what is going on. Every album or song we buy from our favorite singer/songwriter goes directly into the pocket of the artist. Now with the help of I-Tunes, artists are making more and more money than they used to, no contest. Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. is probably one of the most influential rappers alive, and more than likely one of the most well-known across America.
It has been said that the topic of paedophilia is far too disturbing to fit comfortably within a comic world, yet Hector engages in what can be perceived as paedophilic acts throughout the play. What is your view of the character and comic role of Hector in Alan Bennett’s ‘The History Boys’? “Paedophilia: Primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children.” 1 Paedophilia is a topic condemned by the wider population. Although, it is one that throughout recent years has proven to become increasing prominent within the public eye, exposing it as a major social issue within modern society. Whilst the topic is becoming more open, the ambiguity in how society perceives and understands the phenomenon still remains considerable.
Rap the most controversial style of music ever. Some people say it encourages hate, others say it encourages self believe and tackle social/political issues. ‘How you act, walk, look and talk is all part of Hip Hop culture. And the music is colorless. Hip Hop music is made from Black, brown, yellow, red and white.’ | | Afrika bambaataa quotesThis is a quote from one of the founding fathers of all rap and hip hopHe believes that hip hop wasn’t just music it was a way of life, a state of mind,The way you should treat and respect others.
Sexism in Rap Music Music has been one of the most common forms of media throughout society. It has been around thirty years since rap started becoming popular. Gangsta rap is believed to define “street” youth culture. In today’s culture, gangsta rap music is a popular genre especially to youth. However, many rap songs today in one way or another are degrading and offensive towards women or in other words, misogyny.
Today, it is done by promoting sexist and misogynist ideals, emphasizing the importance material possessions, glorifying violence, and denouncing homophobia. However a few decades ago, the masculinity in hip hop was more evident through the rivalries that often generated between rappers or even entire coasts. The masculinity of hip hop can be seen throughout the genre’s history. Freestyling and rap battling – which both involve competing against an opponent – have always been important and visible aspects of rap music, thus showing hip hop’s competitive nature. Even the term “rap battle” hints