Talk:Sexism & Misogyny in American Hip Hop Music

I really love your topic!! I would only suggest adding more examples and perhaps samples of the songs to better get your point across :)

I found your description of misogynistic themes very interesting! Your writing is very clear and coherent, and your topic is extremely relevant to the course. To improve your wiki page, I think it would be very helpful to include a couple examples. Perhaps you could include some lyrics or video links to give readers a more in depth understanding of sexist and misogynist hip hop. It might also be interesting to explore the counter-movement against sexist and misogynist music; I know there have been feminist rappers critiquing the current status quo. Check out this journal article if you’re interested (look under the heading “Talking back to men in defence of women” on pg. 262). http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/20064000.pdf

Also, I think there's a grammatical issue in your introduction: “sexism and misogyny is shown in lyrics” (should be sexism and misogyny *are*)

Looking forward to reading the final product!

Very interesting read. I cannot wait to read your final product. As an avid rap fan, I am quite disappointed, and even disgusted at the vulgarity portrayed in contemporary rap lyrics. You must continue to expand, particularly on the topic of female objectification. Personally, I believe that the most prevalent issue is the blatant sexism in popular lyrics, which usually resorts around this issue of female objectification.

Another topics that you can discuss is the emphasis of the ideal female body in rap lyrics, and the idea that a female's worth is evaluated by only her appearance. Further, it may be a nice touch to consider the prominence of females in rap music videos and their role as sex objects.

Thank you for sharing your wiki.

Hi, I think the topic that you selected is one that has been continuously overlooked in mainstream hip hop/rap. I was wondering if one of the issues you are going to address is the theme of violence towards women? Many rap artists have used degrading lyrics towards women or been accused of sexual assault, yet these allegations have fed into their popularity in recent years. People are glamorizing artists like Kodak Black and Chris Brown, even though both have been accused (or convicted) of assault, yet their presence in the hip hop sphere remains prevalent. Another aspect I would be interested in seeing is how female artists (like Missy Elliot, Remy Ma, Rihanna) have become global superstars in a male dominated genre. Good luck!

Hello, Sexism and Misogyny in Hip hop music is definitely a good topic to write about as it is still a very controversial and crucial matter in society. Over the years, I do recognize that the female role in hip hop music is more prevalent. However, objectification and stereotypes still persists. I would maybe add on examples of different music videos in the past and compare it to the music industry during present time. Talk about significant figures like Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, who represent female independence in the hip hop industry nowadays, and compare them to figures like Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, etc. Hope this helps!

This is a very interesting topic, that is not discussed in today's society. This is an issue that is very relevant today, and I think a lot of people ignore the content of the music, and what it stands for. I think your page would benefit from some examples of lyrics from multiple rappers, to strengthen the argument of how the issue of sexism is relevant in the Hip Hop music industry.

Hi ! I found your topic very interesting! Maybe explaining the gender roles that were present in the African community regarding women will help the audience (readers) understand the background of Hip Hop as well. Likewise, I think sharing some examples of female artists to illustrate your idea in the real world will strengthen your page! Good luck!

Hello! This is a really great Wiki Page! I love the exposition about the history of Hip Hop in America. Moving forward with your Wiki Page, I'd love to see some examples from real rappers and maybe excerpts from their lyrics to get a sense of what you're discussing. Additionally, it would be interesting to have a section about female rappers and how they contribute to Hip Hop in terms of Sexism and/or Feminism. Here is an article that may give you some ideas: https://hubpages.com/entertainment/FemaleRappers.

I think it would be interesting to talk about female hip hop artists and how they may be further contributing to the issue or if they are taking steps to help reduce sexism in hip hop. Would also be useful to use direct references to songs or artists known for the misogyny in their music. Also, you should have a reference for your definition of "sexism" and "misogyny".