The Co-Culture of Hip Hop

Paper Summary:

This paper explores hip hop as a co-culture. The paper discusses the history of hip hop music and its development and spread and then focuses on the effect that hip hop music has had on listeners' perceptions of women and African Americans. The paper also discusses the positive aspects of hip hop, as well as the criticism that it has received in recent years.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Hip Hop as a Co-Culture
Effect Hip-Hop Music has on Listeners' Perceptions of Women and African Americans
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The videos of some artists have been a particular point of ridicule because of the way that they exploit women and glorify materialism and violence. Videos, such as Trip Drill by the artist Nelly have become a particular point of contention. Many believe that these videos, in which women are shown with very little clothing, are sending the wrong messages to girls and young women. Many believe that these videos give young men the wrong ideas concerning how women should be treated. In addition to the negative manner in which women are portrayed in these videos, the lyrics of many hip hop artists are extremely derogatory as it relates to women. These lyrics also send negative messages as it relates to who women are and how they should be treated."

Sample of Sources Used:

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