Essays on toxic masculinity in hip hop culture

“The Chain Remain the Same”: Communicative Practices in the hip hop Nation.... On the other hand, musicians from the southern states, known in hip-hop scenario as ‘Dirty South', are identified with African-American culture evoloved in the southern states before the Abolition Act Perkins, 1996; Chang, 1999.... n the other hand, musicians from the southern states, known in hip-hop scenario as ‘Dirty South', are identified with African-American culture evoloved in the southern states before the Abolition Act Perkins, 1996; Chang, 1999....

The topic I have chosen to write about is on the hip hop culture of music and how it has influenced our ways of thinking and communication.... hip hop culture: Language, Literature, Literacy and the Lives of Black Youth.... istory of Hip- hop culture ... n the 1980's the Hip- hop culture was further well defined when the Soulsonic Force and Afrika Bambaataa released “Planet Rock” an electro- funk track which created quite a stir on the Hip- hop dance scene....

Its objective is to offer a sociological insight about contemporary culture of identity and defiance, by framing the youth subculture based on material culture, and its position as a driving force of social change, in addition to its masculine and feminine aspects.... Examples and case studies will include music cultures and music genres like, rave, hip-hop, and heavy metal.... The Graffiti Subculture:Youth, masculinity and Identity in London and New York....

This paper argues that the author uses Oscar Wao and his actions in different contexts to illustrate masculinity in the Dominican culture.... Oscar Wao and the depiction of masculinity in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao ... This paper argues that the author uses Oscar Wao and his actions in different contexts to illustrate masculinity in the Dominican culture (Changed to be more specific). ... However, the author uses such descriptions including the depression, for instance he his sister's girlfriends treated him like a deaf-mute harem guard (changed to show an example of depression) that Oscar underwent to show that despite the fact he may not have been the normal Dominican boy, he still had masculinity in him....

This subculture associates to the growth of hip hop music.... This subculture borrows its tenets from the gangster lifestyle fuelled by successful black American hip hop rappers.... In the production of hip hop music, the producers focus on influencing the behavioural and emotional perceptions of the target audience.... As evident in the hip hop rap music videos, people have jeans and t-shirts.... In relation to hip hop music, the satisfaction of consumers depends majorly on the ability to acquire their desired products....

The research paper "People's Opinion of Rap" describes different areas of research that have cumulatively affected people's opinion of rap.... The focus of my review was to understand how rap music emerged and how it became an important and highly controversial musical genre in our society.... ... ...

Ever region or country has its individual culture and dance is a part of that culture.... Salsa in general gave the identity and defined the culture of Latin America, particularly The Caribbean.... However, dancing is more than it meets the eye; dancing is also considered as an important of a country, city or even a small community's culture.... Ever region or country has it individual culture and dance is a part of that culture....

Susan enlightens the reader about how the habitat, ethics and culture of gangs affects the way they create graffiti.... The less famous history of graffiti, it's resemblance with the hip-hop and other styles, and the diverse titles in the ‘culture in Action' chain put together into a broad library, covering a variety of art topics.... The author of the book “the graffiti subculture: youth, masculinity, and identity in London and New York', by Nancy Macdonald, addresses the topic ‘graffiti' with a rather socialist and psychological approach....

The paper "Role of culture in Shaping HRM Practices of MNCs" suggests that globalization has broadened the mindsets of executives as they seek to extend the geographical reach of their firms.... An MNC may attempt to control its subsidiaries and impose its own corporate culture, work values and HRM policies, but the host country business environment may not be conducive to accepting it....

he book prison masculinity talks about all kinds ills that perpetrated against people of different masculinity in prison.... The commentary e considered as important because it touches on issues of masculinity in prison that long been avoided but is quite essential. ... iving in a militarized culture: War, Games and the Experience of the U.... The essay living in a militarized culture tries to explore the role of video games that later developed to better the experience....

This work called "Screen Aesthetics" describes Die Hard and Die Hard 2 and the way Hollywood portrayed masculinity in the cinema.... rawing on your Mulvey and Neale readings, as well as Tasker's discussion, analyse the representation of masculinity in one of the Die Hard films. ... The core essence of the movie has been derived from the masculinity of the hero and the way he carries that masculinity in order to fight his criminals.... The state of masculinity has been represented in Die Hard 2 very well, as it signifies the way the movie captures the art of masculinity in men over the past few decades....

he film captivated the production of more films which tried to display the Australian culture and national identity for instance the film The Man from the Snowy River bring out clearly the same issues (Rayner 97).... But eventually Humphries made a remarkable move by using the film to captivate the audience and in the same time “mock the Australian government's cultural patronage: he has Bazza visiting an expatriate mate in Paris and telling him: ‘Don't let this clapped out culture grab you, mate....

Postmodern and poststructuralist thought along these lines challenges the world as it is and favors the world as we think it to be, leaving people without notions of a truth reality but rather one manufactured by culture.... First, however, it is important to start with definitions of important terms; the first of these terms is “culture.... ?? In saying that a culture is responsible for manufacturing truth, one is suggesting that shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices of a group are creating an integrated pattern of symbols to represent its beliefs, knowledge, and ideas....

Whatever the system in place, the national culture has an effect on IHRM.... For example, individualistic culture does not entertain collectivist ideals such as use of team working.... The first question to ask ourselves is what is culture?... Romani (2011) defines culture as a set of norms, beliefs, and values shared by a group although he acknowledges the fact that “culture has as many meanings as there are people using the term....

he traditional Korean melodrama was largely influenced by the western culture as Korea was largely dependent upon the American economy and culture both.... However, there were still many of the ideas that belonged to popular culture.... Shinpa got hold of this culture and it started developing....

This paper tells that the trend of using international mergers and acquisitions by numerous companies has significantly increased over the years for them to expand and develop their businesses in the global market ever since this activity started in the United States after the 1883 Depression.... ...

After reading the provided comprehensive view of both the cultures, which entails detailed analysis of business culture, communication styles, societal culture and many other important aspects, you would be able to identify and understand the key distinctions and would have a fair idea of Mr.... EGOTIATION IN CHINESE culture: ... These advises might prove to be handy to get a good start but, in order to sustain a long term relationship with mutual understanding, comprehension of Chinese culture is of utmost importance....

ince the emergence of the global dominance of the Hollywood film industry in the 1920s, if not before, the political economy of Americanization can be viewed as a process in which American-based capital has exerted increasing worldwide control over mass communication industries, and thereby over the financing, production and distribution of popular culture.... dorno points out that the situation of the rising bourgeoisie that developed culture, at the time of the Enlightenment, contrasted greatly with the cultural situation of the proletariat that it brought into existence....

The report 'Domestic Violence in Bahrain' evaluates domestic violence, which is a concern of many countries all over the world.... It could be perpetrated against all gender, race or ethnicity, but most often, it is being committed by males against their female partners.... ... ... ... The author states that the Information Center for Women and Children has reported that one-third of the Bahraini women are subjected to some form of domestic violence, however, this is often kept as a secret among family members....

here are cultural association of femininity and body and that of the mind with masculinity in philosophy.... However, it raises many questions; for instance, whether there is a commonality among women that precedes their oppression, or whether women gain a bond as a result of their oppression, or even whether there exists a specificity on women's cultures that is liberated from their subordination by masculinity cultures.... Sheila is of the opinion that queer identities and practices recreate masculinity which is dangerous to women....

In the culture of masculinity in Britain categorized that industrial and manufacturing jobs were for men while the skills required in the now increased service sector were for feminine gender.... Another similarity we get from the two sources is that, the gendered class room culture brought about verbal and physical dominion by boys, and that their relationship influences their socio-cultural theories.... Social class also influences culture constructions (Skeleton, 1997)....

Someone like Pistorius, a Southern African sporting hero, found himself in this divided society due to the macho culture where he grew up.... This macho culture spans racial groups, thus providing a tangible explanation of the numerous cases of domestic violence.... Therefore, it is perceptible that Pistorious' love for guns and fast moving cars originates from his background in the South African macho culture.... This is because the Afrikaner men are known to be very patriarchal; also, in the macho culture, the ownership of gun is an integral part of masculinity (Nowrojee et al....

This paper "Country Analysis of the culture of Mexico" describes the culture of Mexico by using Hofstede's five primary dimensions that include power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, career success/quality of life, and long-term/short-term dimensions.... culture is referred to as the collective mental programming of the human mind, which differentiates one group of people from others.... Country Analysis of the culture of Mexico ...

Of course, not many people see the films that do this, but the numbers are sufficient to imbue British film culture with a sense of engagement.... It's dignity they hope to regain, and more fundamentally, masculinity.... The British film industry receives a lot of flack, some of it well earned, but one of its virtues is a willingness to engage with the 'real world'....

Lastly, unrealistic expectations linked to culture can also alter the embracing of libido (Lind & Stephanie 111).... The culture of Gender and Sexuality in the Caribbean.... These characteristics pertain to or differentiate between masculinity and femininity.... As much as changes have been made in the term gender, today it simply represents a person's feeling and expression of their gender typically through femininity and masculinity....

The purpose of this research is to delve into the various cultures and their uses of apologies and apology forms.... It is important knowing when and how to apologise, but while an individual's apology might seem insincere, it is more likely due to a failure to communicate.... .... ... ... The paper operates mainly based on such research questions: What are the basic apology strategies used in English and Arabic, and how are they realized?...

The survey explores the impact of cultural differences on business negotiations between different countries and defines culture's various dimensions which lead to those distinctive impacts.... The paper explores exactly what is meant by the term 'culture' and how its different facets may be measured.... n extensive literature was carried out in relation to the content and definition of culture and its correlated direct and indirect influential drives, by looking at history, morality, cultural differences, group norms, cultures and values....

The paper "The Use of Sexual Fantasies in Relationship" discusses that the influence of gender and culture is also clear when it comes to sexual fantasies.... he influence of gender and culture is also clear when it comes to sexual fantasies.... What is interesting is the fact that women also fantasize about a dominating man; one who is able to use his masculinity to engage and involve her in the sexual act....

culture, age and socio-economic status have all been suggested to influence impairment associated with high social anxiety.... Men may underreport their fear and stress due to masculinity.... In the context of social anxiety, I propose that in order to display masculinity, men hide their fear and stress during social situations and performances such as public speaking and personal interaction even though the experience is the same as women.... (2010) stressed on constructs of masculinity and femininity and how they affect social anxiety....

As for an example, the modern “hip hop” culture is associated with certain clothing style and accent, which clearly suggests that the people associated with that culture maintains particular “bling-bling” lifestyle.... he culture is the aggregate of customs, beliefs and attitudes that the people of a society is characterized by.... The culture defines the social trends and norms which defines the behavioural pattern of a society.... Online readings in psychology and culture, 2(1), p....

Apart from these researchers also stresses focus on the aspects that often permeate our culture and living, seeking answers the things which will come under the classification of sexuality and which do not come under the purview of sexuality.... In the AIDS epidemic inspired a new health consciousness among the gay men and their inclination to the gym culture.... Queer Diaspora The complexities of the postmodern and post colonial issues of identity and belongings have been used by the notion of queer diaspora for changing the perception of the orientation away from the preexisting identities established alternatively by either nature or culture (Fortier)....

Cinematic representation of family, criminal activities, masculinity and wars are reflected via the science fiction. ... This report "Cultural Instrumentalities Kuhn Applied in Alien Zone for Film Analysis" focuses on the cultural instrumentality of a science fiction film that refers to the impact or what film does in cultural terms to society and the readers such as cultural production or ideology....

The paper "The Influence of Hollywood on the Perception of the United States" describes that Hollywood has played a significant role in creating American culture.... Through the films, Hollywood itself presented as a central figure of American national identity and culture.... The magical world caused for creating a different perception about America and its culture in the minds of people all over the world.... American culture includes various traditions, customs, rituals, human values, arts, literature, and scientific inventions....

These includes governance, policies, market characteristics, culture, tradition, work attitudes, individuals, organizations, environments, cost of living, and other variants that contribute to the complexity of the puzzle.... These includes governance, policies, market characteristics, culture, tradition, work attitudes, individuals, organizations, environments, cost of living, and other variants that at one point contribute to the complexity of the puzzle....

The kids are however not associated with the aspect of masculinity in the same vein as the young adults are.... These social constructs are remnant of the society or the culture that we are talking about and the same exist because people have followed the related regimes for so long now that it has become a part of their system, their day to day thinking mindset and the impending approach which has come about due to the very same.... In male culture, police are heroic and so are outlaws; males who enforce standards are heroic and so are those who violate them....

As time progresses, the hip hop culture continues to move on and transform itself in light of social changes.... As we shall see, Tupac's life followed his art culminating in the largest feud in hip hop history (George 1998; Iwamato 2003).... A towering and monumental figure in hip hop as well as in the wider culture community of US African American culture of the late twentieth century, Tupac effectively contributed to the mainstream character of the music which has been a defining feature of this subculture for more than forty years....

Starkfield is an isolated and cold place, which also affects its small-town culture.... To make matters worse, she falls in love with Ethan, which is hard for them both, since their culture highlights family responsibilities over individual happiness.... Hence, physical isolation and its conservative culture ensure the snowed-down future for Ethan and Mattie.... In his marriage, Zeena undermines Ethan's masculinity by constantly consuming his money and time....

hip hop culture Introduction The 1990s can be considered the most influential period of the 20th century, andthis is mainly because it saw the spread of a unique culture that had developed in the United States to the rest of the world.... Despite its continued influence, hip-hop reached its golden age in the 1990s and this was mainly as a result of the influence of the music that was produced by individuals who had been raised within the hip hop culture.... Clothes that were associated with hip hop culture, as a result of their popularity, became more expensive and individuals in society ended up purchasing them in order to create a link with hip hop....

Price E, (2006), hip hop culture, Abc-Clio, UK. ... With regard to the hip-hop culture it can be said that it complemented the Black Power movement which had started in the US in an artistic and aesthetic way and the main emphasis of the hip-hop culture was essentially self determination, love for life and a desire to have fun in life.... (Price, 2006) It should be noted here that the hip-hop culture was started by a young group who had experienced the harsh discrimination in the land of America. ...

Precisely because porn has taken control over the culture to such an extent, it is getting to the point where many people have had enough.... owever, the writer discovered that pornography is permeating culture at a high rate.... "Hegemonic masculinity And Pornography: Young Peoples Attitudes Toward And Relations To Pornography....

hip hop culture: Language, Literature, Literacy and the Lives of Black Youth.... he Hip- hop culture was born in the Bronx, New York City, which was its most famous epicenter during the period of the ‘70's.... ne of the great pioneers and founders of the Hip-hop culture was Jamaican born DJ Clive, also famously known as “Kool Herc” In the Bronx, “where Hip – hop was born.... uring the 1980's the Hip- hop culture was further deeply established when the Soulsonic Force and Afrika Bambaataa had released “Planet Rock” an electro- funk track which spread like wild fire and scorched the Hip- hop dance scene....

n this film, boxing as a sport has been used to portray the African culture.... The setting of this film shows what defines African culture.... The culture in Zaire can be identified through the characters like Ali and others.... During the colonial times, boxing was asport that was identified as the black masculinity....

This paper is focused on the origin of the hip hop culture.... According to the author of the essay, hip hop culture is defined as a new revolutionary movement in music and art, which is expressed through the artistic means, which are called elements.... Born in the USA, hip hop moved to Europe and other countries conquering the top positions of the music market and huge interest of different audience that suddenly happened to understand and love the so-called «social» and original «black» music....

2) in the introduction of her book, Trauma culture: the Politics of Terror and Loss in Media and Literature, speaks of how the events in New York of 9/11 personally affected her.... A culture would experience the trauma of the effects that flowed back from the front, which could include economic effects, stories of an oral tradition, and possibly viewing the physical damage done to soldiers sent back after being injured.... Descriptive devices like this maintain a sense of horror and help to create a subtle, but present state of tension that reflects how one can never be relaxed within the overall climate of the new culture of fear that has developed since 9/11....

hip hop culture.... The Influence of Hip-hop culture on the Perceptions, Attitudes, Values, and Lifestyles of African-American College Students.... The following essay "Is hip hop a Culture?... included arguments regarding the status of hip hop as a culture in light of global and local literature.... It is anticipation that the present essay will be beneficial in a better understanding of the hip hop movement as a subculture....

Curator of fashion at the V&A Oriole Cullen tells BBC culture there was “an inclusivity about Gaultier's work, he always encouraged different body shapes on the catwalk, and there was a joy and positivity about it.... he 1960s saw another upsurge in androgynous dressing for both women and men, as the counter culture took hold, women's liberation gained ground and social mores changed.... ender-neutrality is also a trend designer Craig Green alluded to with his autumn-winter 2014 show, which he describes as “romanticising” (among other things) “his signature for masculinity”....

hip hop culture started as an urban culture hip hop culture A Conceptual Analysis of Anxiety Many studies proved that stereotypes were mainly used by people to respond to others.... hip hop culture started as an urban culture in the streets of New York from the people who were drug users.... hip hop culture experienced various transformations from just an ordinary street culture into multibillion-dollar businesses and became famous around the globe (Price, 2006, xi)....

Furthermore, the writer of the paper will discuss the social status of nerd culture and address the issue of bullying.... Popular culture ... ) How the negative views of nerds boosts the positive view of popular culture and vice versa.... Cultural divisions between nerds and popular culture ... This action has served only to further the separation of the nerd subculture from the rest of society and, as it has been written, “With people thusly divided, it establishes that one particular culture, the “popular culture,” is superior and more acceptable than the unpopular culture” (Yu, 2007:42)....

The essay "Identifications in hip hop culture" aims to analyze the main aspects of hip-hop culture.... For hip hop culture, the Banlieues are critical since they form the core of hip hop giving birth to break dancing and rap and subsequently building the culture and artists.... The two had a significant impact on the American hip hop culture which had long term implications including bringing American hip hop to countries overseas and changing the manner in which rap music was recorded(McCarren 45)....

ood, Drink and culture ... Food consumption thus varies between people of different classes owing to the different levels of culture from which they are derived.... (1991) Consumer culture and Postmodernism.... culture and Power: The Sociology of Pierre Bourdieu.... (2005) ‘Men, meat, marriage: Models of masculinity', Food and ...