To answer the question raised in the title, Silhouette Bushay gives a brief introduction to the origins of hip hop culture, together with an explanation of its essential elements. She introduces readers to the ongoing debate about whether or not — and to what extent — hip hop culture is misogynistic. With the use of helpful examples, she shows how it is used by some women (and men) within hip hop culture to spread anti-sexist messages and, by women, to promote female empowerment. As well as being of general interest, this article is particularly useful for the topic of ‘Culture and identity’.
hip hop, culture, empowerment, identity
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