the ways in which the popular culture has contributed to social change.

Question 1

HH helped draw attention to

Answer 1

issues facing socieities around the world today

Question 2

what is identifiable in lyrics, images, graffiti and dance associated with HH?

Answer 2

inequality faced by ethnic minorities and consequences of that inequality

Question 3

influence on social change similar to?

Answer 3

rock and roll in 1950s

Question 4

early in development, HH praised for?

Answer 4

helping reduce gang violence by creating a different type of ‘crew’ that gave youth sense of belonging

Question 5

what are many rappers and youth org using HH as?

Answer 5

voice for political and social commentary, althougb media industry limited voice

Question 6

what has been demonstrated around the world?

Answer 6

HH’s core message

Question 7

e.g. social commentary?

Answer 7

Immoral Technique used lyrics to express views related to global issues such as poverty, corruption, institutional racism and class struggle

Question 8

e.g. of Kwaito - HH variant/form

Answer 8

provided way for artists to express their political views and has helped engage socially excluded youthful group of ppl

Question 9

e.g. in AUs?

Answer 9

rap artists known as Brothablack used HH to draw attention to disadvantaged Abo communities and issues surrounding them, such as high morality rates and low literacy levels

Question 10

what is HH a modern story of?

Answer 10

a modern ‘cinderella’ story
youth from disadvantaged minority groups around world united in hope that they too can make it out of poverty cycle and be rich and successful, just like their rap idols