groups that accept and reject the popular culture Flashcards
why does perception of HH change?
as HH changes and evolves
what affects ppl’s perception of PC?
age, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status
what did early stage of HH development see?
saw general lack of acceptance by adults
what did parents reject?
the dress, language and music of HH due to its negative influence on children and encouraged ‘gang’ relationships
what did this lack of acceptance by parents and authority figures ensure?
ensured HH would be embraced by young ppl, similar to the early days of Rock n Roll music
what do ppl who reject HH say?
that encourages violence, denigrates women and glorifies ghetto/drug culture
many argue that it has become?
an entertainment for an affluent white audience
evidence of entertainment for white ppl?
both top selling rap albums of 2014 in USA were by white artists - Eminem and Iggy Azalea
what is Iggy Azalea seen as?
another step in white domination of HH
white appropriation of black music
those that accept HH say?
it provides a voice for marginalised/disaffected youth and that it engages young ppl to be a part of a culture
what do marginalised youth see HH as?
a way to make money
successful rap artists sing about?
the power that wealth can provide and spend their wealth conspicuously (big jewellery, cars, large mansions)
what is seen on global scale?
some countries show acceptance and reject HH based on society’s beliefs and ideologies
what may institutions such as govt and religious org do?
ban rap artists from entering the country of performing concerts
e.g. of institutions banning?
Iran banned all public rap concerts even though there is a large underground following of HH
