Africana Studies 204 - Sexuality and Hip Hop

Spring
2014
01
4.00
Bettina Judd
M 07:00PM-09:50PM
Mount Holyoke College
87533
Shattuck Hall 216
bjudd@mtholyoke.edu
87534,87533
'Hip Hop music has often been the subject of controversy when it comes to sexuality. Whether it be for misogynist lyrics, homophobic icons or sexually explicit video models, conversations about sexuality and Hip Hop are largely portrayed as having two sides: those who embrace Hip Hop and the 'sexuality police.' In this class we will explore how conversations about sexuality happen within the communities who are invested in the culture. We will examine how different facets of the culture -- fashion, dance, music, film as well as rap music -- display and talk about sexuality and sexual identity and how these representations impact U.S. popular culture.'
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.