Noah Berlatsky

Rap Music Noah Berlatsky

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Does Rap Music Promote Violence? -- 1. Rap Music Glamorizes and Contributes to Gun Violence / Warren Kinsella -- 2. Rap Music No Longer Glamorizes Prison as It Once Did / David Dennis -- 3. Sharpton: Ban Artists Linked to Violence / Nekesa Mumbi Moody -- 4. Rap Music Can Be Used to Promote Nonviolence / Monse Sepulveda -- 5. Rap Music Reflects and African American Culture That Accepts Domestic Violence / Brian Sims -- 6. The Rap Community Can Come Together to Reject Domestic Violence / Bakari Kitwana -- Chapter 2. Is Rap Music Harmful to Women? -- 1. Rap Music Contributes to Worldwide Harm to Women / Liza Weisstuch -- 2. Rap Music Has a Long Tradition of Feminism / Akoto Ofori-Atta -- 3. Men and Women Should Reject Misogynistic Rap / Liz Funk -- 4. Hip-Hop Prison Culture Hurts Women Prison Culture -- 5. R&B Is More Harmful to Women than Rap / Brandon Soderberg -- 6. R&B Can Teach Feminist Lessons / Sarah Jaffe -- Chapter 3. What Is the Political Effect of Rap Music? -- 1. Rap Music Is a Worldwide Form of Political Resistance / Andalusia Knoll, Scott Pinkelman -- 2. Rap Music Is Not Politically Thoughtful or Effective / John H. McWhorter -- 3. Rap's Promotion of Capitalism and Success Is Dangerous / Dreda Say Mitchell -- 4. Rap's Promotion of Capitalism and Success Is Healthy / Steve Yates -- Facts About Rap Music -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits. Publisher Marketing: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; Rap music continues to be a contentious topic. IIOVP: Rap Music explores the questions of does rap music promote violence; is rap music harmful to women; and what is the political effect of rap music.; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t Contributor Bio:  Berlatsky, Noah B01