Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
English
Committee Chair
Eletra Gilchrist-Petty
Committee Member
Candice Lanius
Committee Member
Gaines Hubbell
Subject(s)
African Americans in mass media, Hip-hop--Influence, Rap (Music)--Social aspects, Love--United States, Man-woman relationships--United States
Abstract
Hip-hop has grown immensely since its invention in the 1970s. No longer just a musical genre, its influences can be seen in all facets of culture, especially within the African American community in which it was created. Because so much of the commercially successful hip-hop media is shrouded in themes such as violence, abuse, and misogyny, it is important to examine its effects on its consumer. This study examined the effects of hip-hop consumption on romantic relationships, as perceived by African American/black women. Through thematic analysis and the theoretical framework of Mere Exposure effect, findings revealed that the participants correlated five topics between hip-hop media and African American relationships: loyalty, community reflection, betrayal, relationship goals, and communication.
Recommended Citation
Binford, Latoya D., "Love and hip hop : an examination of hip-hop media effects on African American romantic relationships" (2019). Theses. 700.
https://louis.uah.edu/uah-theses/700