Similar to how class, race, sexuality, nationality, age, are stratified in our social-economic systems, gender plays an important role on how social patterns take place. McElhinny argues that gender is another element for how society has been, and continues to be constructed. ... Most rappers interviewed described the masculinity that takes place in the industry as an element of "hip hop culture." ... Interestingly, many of the rappers claim that "masculinity, sexism, violence" is what boost sales. ... First, the film demonstrates how economic drivers have a direct impact on g...

• Word Count: 1450
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

How can African American males experts in the stupidity of bigotry, turn around and afflict the poison of homophobia upon their selves? ... On almost every successful hardcore rap album there are countless references to violence against homosexuals. As pioneers of gangsta rap members of NWA (niggers with an attitude) can be given the credit for what has now become commonplace acceptance of anti-gay rhetoric in rap music. (Harper, 1999) Even the so-called "positive" rappers have weighed in on the subject of sexuality. ... I don't understand how a religion that is based on fact that Jesus i...

• Word Count: 1889
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A few years back, a big issue came to rise; it was over how women are portrayed in the media. ... Ally McBeal also shows how strong women are, it shows how far they can go in their lives and it gives girls hope that they can one day also be like the characters on Ally McBeal. ... Music videos are infamous for negatively portraying women, particularly rock and rap music videos. ... Many rock and rap videos create a so-called fantasy world for men. ... Programs such as the broadcasting of a WNBA game show how equal male and females are. ...

• Word Count: 2035
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

But how does it get there, you do not go into a store and pick on off the shelf. ... A large part of how someone turns out is due to the family. ... Kids grow up seeing their parents and how they act, or not seeing their parents at all. ... Nature and identity also characterize how the person acts. ... Will they be "neat freaks" or will they not care how they live in their houses. ...

• Word Count: 2277
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

But how does it get there, you do not go into a store and pick on off the shelf. ... A large part of how someone turns out is due to the family. ... Kids grow up seeing their parents and how they act, or not seeing their parents at all. ... Nature and identity also characterize how the person acts. ... Will they be "neat freaks" or will they not care how they live in their houses. ...

• Word Count: 2280
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School