Are Graphic Music Lyrics Harmful?

by Noah Berlatsky

Overview

This book explores issues related to graphic music lyrics. It covers topics such as intent as a standard, violent lyrics and aggression, and the effects of violent music lyrics. It examines whether sexual music harms children and women. It also discusses "Bro Country" music, and whether it is harmful.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737773774
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	02/18/2016
Series:	At Issue Series: Social Issues
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Intent Is a Flawed Standard for Determining Legitimate Threats Jessica Mason Pieklo 11

2 Violent Lyrics Increase Aggression Diana Zuckerman 18

3 The Media Overhypes the Effects of Violent Music Lyrics Drew Tewksbury 22

4 Rap Music Can Both Encourage and Discourage Violence Peak Johnson 26

5 Sexual Music Lyrics Harm Children Penny Marshall 37

6 Explicit Music Lyrics Can Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence Jenny Valentish 45

7 Degrading Lyrics Don't Harm Women Chelsea Fagan 50

8 Criticism of Beyoncé Is Often Harmful to Black Women Tamara Winfrey Harris 55

9 Sexism in "Bro Country" Is Harming Country Music Amy McCarthy 66

10 "Bro Country" Can Be Smart, Fun, and Harmless Chuck Eddy 71

11 Rap Lyrics Encourage Positive Capitalist Values Steve Yates 75

Organizations to Contact 84

Bibliography 89

Index 94