how rap music influences todays society
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I think it is obvious that music has an effect on today's society. It has been stated that "musical messages are capable of planting dangerous ideas in the minds of young people or fuelling those which already exist." Violence in music is more common than ever. Three decades ago not one popular song encouraged robbery, rape, murder, assaults, or using weapons to settle disputes. Violent crimes increased by over 500 percent during the three decades ending in 1990.
Music Violence
Throughout history, people have been attracted to music. For the past decade, references have been made to link violent and deviant behaviour to music and certain music categories. The one category that has been under controversy is rap or "gansta" rap. If indeed there is a direct correlation between the two.
Media Violence is not the leading cause of Real life violence, as has been claimed
Violence in the 20th century has proven to be an increasing social problem...