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| Foreword | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Is Rap Culture a Significant American Cultural Movement? | |
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| Overview: Rap Culture Is an American Social Movement | |
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| Yes: Rap Culture Is a Significant American Cultural Movement | |
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| Hip-Hop Graffiti Is a Significant American Art Form | |
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| Hip-Hop Dance Is a Significant American Art Form | |
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| Rap Music Foregrounds African American History, Hope, and Unity | |
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| No: Rap Culture Is Not a Significant American Cultural Movement | |
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| Rap Culture's Influence on American Life Is Negative | |
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| Hip-Hop Offers Nothing Uplifting to African American Culture | |
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| Does Rap Culture Provide a Positive Outlet for Young People? | |
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| Overview: The Emergence of the Hip-Hop Generation | |
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| Yes: Rap Culture Provides a Positive Outlet for Young People | |
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| Some Rap Music Promotes Political Empowerment for Minority Youth | |
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| Teens Identify with the Broken Homes Portrayed in Rap Music | |
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| No: Rap Culture Is Not a Constructive Medium for Young People | |
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| Young People Should Not Emulate Rappers | |
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| Violent Rap Lyrics Encourage Youth Violence | |
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| Is Rap Music Harmful to Women? | |
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| Chapter Preface | |
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| Rap Music Encourages Violence Against African American Women | |
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| Chicano Rap Is Hyper-Masculine and Misogynist | |
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| Women and Men Need to Take a Stand Against Misogynist Rap | |
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| Sexism Is Pervasive Throughout Culture | |
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| Women Can Be Empowered by Rap Music | |
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| Some Rap Music Is Respectful of Women | |
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| Does Rap Culture Perpetuate Violence? | |
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| Overview: The Complex Debate About Violence and Rap Culture | |
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| Rap Musicians Associated with Violence Should Be Banned | |
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| Rap Listeners Are Prone to Violence | |
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| Stereotypes of Violent Rap Musicians Are Inaccurate | |
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| Violent Rap Lyrics Are Not a Significant Contributor to Violent Behavior | |
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| Organizations to Contact | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |