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Independent Len's Break it Down
Praised for giving voice and hope to often-overlooked and disenfranchised minority youth, criticized for its sometimes untoward lyrics, hip-hop has become a lightning rod for debate on representations of violence and sexism in popular culture. In his popular documentary Hip-Hop: Beyond Breaks and Rhymes, Byron Hurt takes an honest look at misogyny and violence in hip-hop and invites viewers to respond with their thoughts on the Independent Lens Web site. The site allowed hip-hop artists to upload their songs and lyrics. The audience responded to and rated the pieces. Artists could also upload their videos to YouTube and link videos directly to the documentary's Web site.
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Literacy
It would be nice if literacy could be part of the hip hop culture. Unfortunately, the target market has little desire to speak the language clearly and effectively.
Jerry Kemp
Literacy
I completely agree with you. But what can be done to help encourage people to become more articulate and book-knowledgeable?
Articluate
I believe people can become more articulate and book-knowledgeable if they are taught the importance of reading books from a very early age i.e. at school. This should also be encouraged by parents as soon as possible, so being articulate and book-knowledgeable will happen over time through reading!
Kirsty