The pimp has become the spokesman for the hip-hop subculture and directly influences black males and indirectly white males into directions that are anathema to the rights and dignity of black women in particular and all women in general. In other words, black and white females in a cultural sense are literally swimming in a sea of cultural images that play to the lowest common denominator of humanity and makes women into sexual objects and a product in the packaging of hip-hop records, whether or not they want to be there.
Again, to quote my paper and illustrate in detail the content "This form of media is the primary means of information broadcasting for youth. Plus, the portrayals of hip-hop culture in the media is highly likely to influence African-American youths." An entire generation of black males is being brought up to see women...
I have a personal interest in seeing that my daughter does not have to deal with the negative images presented in the hip-hop culture. In addition, it is imperative for my son that he be raised to see black, white and all women as equals and not sexual objects for him to be exploited at will. He needs to learn positive family values to prepare him for his family responsibilities. It is my hope that I can present the gift of a positive view of black women to my grandchildren as I also struggle to pass it on to my children. If these values can be given to my children and grandchildren, then the systematic corporate exploitation of and cooptation of hip-hop culture can be defeated.
