how the popular culture expresses contemporary social values Flashcards
ppl tell stories thru
HH, while at same time being critical of the society in which they live
what message does HH deliver at its core?
message about what is happening in out society, partic with minority groups (blacks and Hispanics)
what do some ppl argue?
that positive values (such as fairness, equality and democracy) are degraded in HH lyrics
other argue that HH lyrics are a reflection of?
what is happening in society
argue that HH lyrics are?
racist and sexist but HH artists argue that they are ‘telling’ it like it is, rapping the truth about modern society
who do those that argue agst HH say?
claim having negative impact on adolescent as this demographic is the largest consumer of HH
what are some hH artists successfully challenging in more modern times?
homophobic, sexist language of HH, e.g. the rap ‘Same Love’ was very popular and campaigned for marriage equality, nominated for a Grammy Award in 2013.
what is ‘same love’ a reflection of?
wider society’s current stance on gay rights and the rejection of racist and homophobic language
who sang ‘same love’?
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
HH is contributing to?
conversation about discrimination, whether it be through racist and sexist lyrics or through messages about social activism
