Examples Of Hip Hop As A Force For Social Change
Hip Hop as a Force for Social Change
In the Triton Talk, Using Hip Hop and Arts as Forces for Social Change, Phillip Jacobs discusses the societal impact of hip hop and the changes it has caused. Social change, as defined by Cliff Notes, “refers to any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values and norms…changes yielding profound social consequences” (Social Change Defined). Jacobs claims that hip hop is influential in society in many ways; he brings up several examples of groups who have used hip hop to cause a change in culture. I will discuss Jacobs’s argument, bring up his examples, and then provide my own examples that support his claim and show how artists have voiced their opinions of modern politics. Jacob …show more content…
According to their website, “Hip Hop Caucus is a national, non-profit and non-partisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process to build power and create positive change,” (Hip Hop Caucus). They are currently running three campaigns called Peoples Climate Music, Respect My Vote!, and Supreme Justice. Peoples Climate Music is speaking up about climate change through hip hop. Various artists have compiled an album called HOME, Healing Our Mother Earth, in an attempt to spread awareness about the issue and inspire others to take action (PCM Home). Respect My Vote! creates a platform to help people register and engage in politics. Hip hop artists openly support this group in encouraging civic engagement. They speak up about attacks on voting rights and educate people on how to get involved in politics (Respect My Vote). Finally, Supreme Justice is a group that creates a platform for people to have their voice heard. This is similar to Respect My Vote! in that it connects the hip hop community to politics, but it is more focused on the future Supreme Court nominee and the importance of that role (Supreme Justice). Hip Hop Caucus has made impacts in their community by creating music and bringing hip hop artists together to inspire change. They unite people wanting social
In the Triton Talk, Using Hip Hop and Arts as Forces for Social Change, Phillip Jacobs discusses the societal impact of hip hop and the changes it has caused. Social change, as defined by Cliff Notes, “refers to any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values and norms…changes yielding profound social consequences” (Social Change Defined). Jacobs claims that hip hop is influential in society in many ways; he brings up several examples of groups who have used hip hop to cause a change in culture. I will discuss Jacobs’s argument, bring up his examples, and then provide my own examples that support his claim and show how artists have voiced their opinions of modern politics. Jacob …show more content…
According to their website, “Hip Hop Caucus is a national, non-profit and non-partisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process to build power and create positive change,” (Hip Hop Caucus). They are currently running three campaigns called Peoples Climate Music, Respect My Vote!, and Supreme Justice. Peoples Climate Music is speaking up about climate change through hip hop. Various artists have compiled an album called HOME, Healing Our Mother Earth, in an attempt to spread awareness about the issue and inspire others to take action (PCM Home). Respect My Vote! creates a platform to help people register and engage in politics. Hip hop artists openly support this group in encouraging civic engagement. They speak up about attacks on voting rights and educate people on how to get involved in politics (Respect My Vote). Finally, Supreme Justice is a group that creates a platform for people to have their voice heard. This is similar to Respect My Vote! in that it connects the hip hop community to politics, but it is more focused on the future Supreme Court nominee and the importance of that role (Supreme Justice). Hip Hop Caucus has made impacts in their community by creating music and bringing hip hop artists together to inspire change. They unite people wanting social