Rap music and culture / Kate Burns, book editor.

Other author Burns, Kate, 1963- editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoDetroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2008.
Description192 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Rap (Music)--Social aspects. --Juvenile literature.
Hip-hop--Juvenile literature.

SeriesThe current controversies series
Current controversies. ^A307268
Contents Is rap culture a significant American cultural movement? Overview: Rap culture is an American social movement / Todd Boyd -- Yes: rap culture is a significant American cultural movement. Hip-hop graffiti is a significant American art form / Janice Rahn ; Hip-hop dance is a significant American art form / Carla Stalling Huntington ; Rap music foregrounds African American history, hope, and unity / Melbourne S. Cummings and Abhik Roy -- No: rap culture is not a significant American cultural movement. Rap culture's influence on American life is negative / Rebecca Hagelin ; Hip-hop offers nothing uplifting to African American culture / John H. McWhorter -- Does rap culture provide a positive outlet for young people? Overview: The emergence of the hip-hop generation / Bakari Kitwana -- Yes: rap culture provides a positive outlet for young people. Some rap music promotes political empowerment for minority youth / Yvonne Bynoe ; Teens identify with the broken homes portrayed in rap music / Mary Eberstadt -- No: rap culture is not a constructive medium for young people. Young people should not emulate rappers / Canadian Press ; Violent rap lyrics encourage youth violence / Brent Morrison -- Is rap music harmful to women? Rap music encourages violence against African American women / Ewuare Osayande ; Chicano rap is hyper-masculine and misogynist / Pancho McFarland ; Women and men need to take a stand against misogynist rap / Jenee Osterheldt ; Sexism is pervasive throughout culture / Edward Rhymes ; Women can be empowered by rap music / Layli Phillips, Kerri Reddick-Morgan, and Dionne Patricia Stephens ; Some rap music is respectful of women / Lornet Turnbull -- Does rap culture perpetuate violence? Overview: The complex debate about violence and rap culture / Michael Eric Dyson, John McCain, John Kerry, and Hilary Rosen ; Rap musicians associated with violence should be banned / Associated Press ; Rap listeners are prone to violence / Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation ; Stereotypes of violent rap musicians are inaccurate / Sarah Benson ; Violent rap lyrics are not a significant contributor to violent behavior / Pat Stack -- Organizations to contact.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 181-184) and index.
LCCN 2008017919
ISBN9780737739640 (hardcover)
ISBN0737739649 (hardcover)
ISBN9780737739657 (pbk.)
ISBN0737739657 (pbk.)

Availability

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Music Music Stacks ML3918.R37 R38 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold