Publication Date
5-1-2010
Abstract
This paper explores the relationship between lyrical rap music content and the construction of an adolescent‟s social identity. The lyrical content of rap music is one form of violence in the mainstream media. I will give a background of rap music content, the origins and messages behind the lyrics, then evidence to show how these lyrics affect an adolescent identity formation. Finally I will show evidence in which these lyrics affect adolescents of different races. My thesis is that the lyrics in rap music are a reflection of an oppositional culture and can therefore aid in shaping an adolescent‟s violent social identity.
Recommended Citation
Durgin, Rachel
(2010)
"Rap Music Lyrics and the Construction of Violent Identities,"
Perspectives: Vol. 2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholars.unh.edu/perspectives/vol2/iss1/8