... If I was f---ing you, you'd be a bitch." He then apologized for what he said to the reporter. (Raspberry A21) "If you don't give a f--- about a bitch/ Then you're rolling with the row", are lyrics from Doggystyle. If all people were to think like this what respect would women have? Some say, "If we ... don't have respect for our women, why should anyone else?" (Raspberry A21). Do these rappers think that ... living in the ghetto?" (Philips A18). U.S. Representative Cardiss Collins, chairwomen of the congressional panel, complained the industry executive to cut out vulgar and violent ly...

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... most frequent victims(www.mediascope.org). The way that music videos affect a young person depends on the individual, however researchers argue that when the lyrics are illustrated in the videos the lyric's impact is magnified by the images that accompany it (www.mediascope.org). Watching violent music videos may ... The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter 2003). One action that was taken to prevent the sales of music with violent and provocative lyrics were the Parental Advisory Stickers that are now placed on certain artist's music in order to give parents an idea ab...

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... and that it could happen to anyone. Throughout the song, we see that the subject of domestic violence is addressed through the fact that the lyrics portray the difficult situation that women who suffer domestic violence have to go through. Domestic violence consists of acts that fall into one or more ... like "stupid" and telling me how I could never do anything right. Then he would hit me" This can be seen through these lyrics, "Your words in my head, and knives in my heart" (line 12). This quote explains how getting bombarded with offensive words can leave ... with the situation, ev...

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... in the ghettos across the country. This is what's really happening out there. It's not fake. "Gangster Rappers have been harassed time and time again by critics for their explicit lyrics and glorified ways of rapping about their lives as gangsters" (Quiroz 1). Rappers have a freedom to speak what they want. Although many rappers have blunt language and use rude statements, ... others, it creates separatism, hostility, and eventually a false oppression. Some people just point the finger and never take responsibility for themselves. They choose to blame society for their setbacks and don'...

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... to violent acts, certain bills should not be passed to ban certain CDs, and parental advisory stickers do not protect kids from explicit lyrics. Unfortunately some parents and government think differently about these issues. Restricting music and freedom of speech is wrong because it is senseless to restrict ... restriction and banning of certain CDs and believe that it is not necessary to ban these CDs to teens just because it may have explicit lyrics. Many record sales are brought into record companies by teens. An example of warning labels on CDs is the controversial Eminem Marshal Ma...

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... "anything goes" period of the 90's." (Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service, 1999). During the last decade critics have brought up controversial lyrics in some artists styles, like Eminem and vulgar and violent language, or the Dixie Chicks recent speak out against the president. The rising ... will beat" and "I slit my teenage wrist" are just a sample from two songs. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry the troublesome lyrics of some teen music: o Advocate and glamorize the abuse of drugs or alcohol o Present suicide as a "solution" o Display graphic violen...

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... . As many people know, Eminem's music is of controversial nature and is the topic of many debates. His lyrics are violent, masochistic, and generally negative. The twin's favorite song is "The Way I Am". Here is an excerpt of the lyrics: I don't know you and no, I don't owe you a mo-therf*ck-in thing I'm not Mr. N'Sync, I'm not what your friends think I'm not Mr. Friendly ... , I can be a prick if you tempt me my tank is on empty (is on empty). No patience is in me and if you offend me I'm liftin you 10 feet (liftin you 10 feet).. in the air I don't care ... complete discretion over thei...

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... LISTENER"S BEHAVIOR? MICHELLE MACK The infamous rap artist, Tupac Shakur has a song entitled, "Bury Me a G," off his album, "Thugs Life, Volume 1". One collection of lyrics in this song states: "I got nothen to lose sos I choose to be a killer/ Went from bangin" to slangin"/ Now I"m a dope dealer/ All my a ... on gettin" tossed/ Popping rocks on the block was a past time/ Pack a 9 all the time" (qtd. in Pelley 3). What are these rap lyrics encouraging young people to do? They cause them to do negative things resulting in aggressive behavior. It encourages young people to be gangsters, cu...

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... 's not something you do just because someone tells you to. Additionally, the majority of well-to-do children do not listen to Marilyn Manson or other lyrics promoting similar ideas. Why? It doesn't appeal to them. Many who do are already in a world of confusion and problems, which may make them more ... stumble upon a sexual situation with limited knowledge. Language is another concern. People fear that if children listen to music with explicit lyrics, the nation's children will begin to talk in such a manner. The truth is, anyone who has the desire to listen to music with explicit ... l...

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... they are certainly vocal. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation, GLAAD, has frequently protested Eminem. A GLAAD spokesperson was quoted, "Eminem's lyrics are soaked with violence and full of negative comments about many groups, including lesbians and gay men. While Eminem certainly has the freedom of ... 33% 37% Violence towards women 40% 50% 16% Rape 20% 33% 0% With this data in mind, GLAAD certainly has a valid argument. Eminem's lyrics in general include profanity, violence, directed at women and in general, glamorization of drug use, and in several cases, casual mention to ...

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... key to this arguments is, the kind of education we are brought up with, because it distributes how we listen to rap. Aisha K.Finch, believes that many hip-hop artist don't understand Standard English. She states that many people listen to rap, and that is also growing around the world; however she is very concerned because is also worried about the ... message being sent out to the people. Since rap has a great beat, many times people don't listen to the lyrics which are generally about violence, anger and sex. Rap listener's increases everyday; therefore the repeated sounds and message...

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... 't really hurting each other, that they aren't reality. They are cartoons. You can't really paint a tunnel on a wall and run through it, children don't believe this. Why would they believe that they could blow someone up and not hurt them? While the school shootings on the news, are so real, it ... of Elvis, and his hips, music has been ridiculed by parents, being called a "bad influence" on teenagers. I do believe that some songs have inappropriate lyrics, swearing to often, and demeaning of women. I certainly do not believe that this music is to blame for murders and rapes. This is jus...

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... many children listen to this kind of music they think that what is being said in the songs is not wrong or against the law. The lyrics in many songs contain violent and explicit lyrics that usually talk about killing someone along with sounds of gunshots in the background. Gangster rap has been criticized and debated over for its graphic sexual content ... ...

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... good to me. Music is just that, music, and nothing more. If I were to start listening to music with violent lyrics, it would not make me become violent at all. If I am violent in the first place and listen to the violent lyrics, it is not the music's fault I was violent. When the media looks for attention, they usually report on things ... ...

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... 1992 federally founded Rape in America study of 4,000 woman, which has been roundly ignored by the same media outlet that never seem short of space to berate violent rap lyrics. Males also writes, that if depriving children of violence shows may actually increase their violence. TV violence is a problem. But I would have to agree with Males, TV violence is not ... ...

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... tickets they a homeless man to buy them. Which implies to the children that are ok buy off others. The music industry as far a word to music and /or lifestyle. Music lyrics mention or refer to death, killing and drugs that it beats it to today talks about killing people with guns, cars and drugs. Rap artists like Gannets Nip rap about ... ...

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... other kinds of music, including best-selling albums promoted by major recording companies. The following troublesome themes are prominent: Advocating and glamorizing abuse of drugs and alcohol Pictures and explicit lyrics presenting suicide as an alternative" or solution" Graphic violence Rituals in concerts Sex wich focuses on control, sadism, masochism, incest, children devaluing woman, and violence toward women Parents can help ... ...

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... show the teachers too 'cuz they can't tell me what to do * getting C's and D's saying thanks and please ya broke the golden rule yer staying after school"(lyricsrock) These are lyrics form the band "Leftover Crack" blatantly expressing and glorifying the idea of school violence. Because children are still developing the skills for every day life the media has a great impact ... ...

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... with violent acts. Instead of having two to ten channels you now have hundreds. Violence Is Every were Some broadcasters believe that their programs don't have any effect on society. Of course, they are going to say this because violence is exciting and excitment raises rating which makes money ... can now log onto the internet an virtually experience anything. It is almost impossible to go a whole day without experiencing or seeing viollence. What people don't often realize is the effect it is leaving on our children. Children spend more then three to four hours a day watching television...

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... responsible adults must keep inappropriate material out of the hands of teens. Many teens see violence on TV, and are influenced by that, what they don't see is the consequences that the person will get in if they commit the violent crimes. Copycat violence is very common; teens see it on TV ... are coming up with strategies to help their kids become non-violent and to cope with their own problems instead of taking them out on other classmates. Parents don't realize how much they impact their teen's life; just a little hug or a kiss can change their perspective on life and maybe they wil...

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... that although there might have been some change in him, calling this change redemption is a mistake. Take for example scriptwriter Paul Schrader who has said: "I don't think it is true of La Motta either in real life or in the movie [that he has achieved redemption]; I think he is the same dumb lug ... for His own amusement, his own private, cosmic gag reel, He sets the rules in opposition. It's the goof of all time. Look but don't touch. Touch, but don't taste. Taste, but don't swallow." That is where man's fallibility lies, in the fact that an internal battle is being waged inside ea...

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... me by steering me towards some not so great provider boyfriends so I always felt like I had the control in relationships. I am much more guarded with my trust and attachments. I still don't take compliments well, have a hard time asking for help, and feel funny accepting gifts or nice gestures. I rely on my gut instinct more. I have removed my rose colored glasses when ... I see people with troubled pasts. I certainly don't judge others, but I also don't wear a cape and think I can save everyone. I recognize warning signs early on that could lead to potential domestic violence. I also a...

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... their family, jobs, peers, relationships, everyday stress and the list can go on and on. These problems can make people become violent if they don't handle their problems properly and lead to very serious consequences. Some people don't handle their problems properly and just let all the problems grow inside of them until eventually they blow up and innocent people get hurt ... ideas on how to blow things up and how these other people went on a shooting rampage. This just puts a lot of ideas into people's heads that they don't need. People don't like confusion and don't need these crazy...

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... the time of day of juvenile violence. The prime time for juvenile's crime is during the after-school hours from 3-7. He blames the "Baby Boomer" parents for telling their children "Don't." "Don't do drugs." "Don't carry guns." "Don't have unprotected sex."(Congressional Digest p.208 1) But are children really listening to their parents? He uses psychology with using the word ... "Don't". He says usually when you tell a toddler not to do something they do it any way the same for a juvenile. Fox also believes that the reason why a major of minority ... people become criminals is because ...

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... if she had been taken care of properly. However, she was not given proper weather protection. In addition, children also need supervision because they don't always know what's right from what's wrong. Even more, there is also educational neglect which includes the failure to provide appropriate schooling or ... -spanking parents tend to be perceived by neighbors, friends, relatives, and society as ineffective and their children as badly behaved (33). However, what they don't' realize is that as child continues to disobey the parent gets frustrated leading to more severe punishments such ...

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