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GLOBAL HIPHOP AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

AFRICAN/AFROAMER 233
Course Description

Critical interrogation of the relationship between HipHop and social justice. What is "HipHop," what is "social justice," what is their relationship, how can HipHop can be an effective force for social justice, and what obstacles mitigate against this potential? Discussions will develop familiarity with important concepts in Black studies and social theory such as race and colonialism, imperialism and hegemony, structure and agency, identity and strategic essentialism. Consider the race/class/gender dimensions of weekly topics, acquire a broader familiarity with HipHop activism, and develop new conceptual tools and critical thinking skills.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.65

17.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

5.47% from Historical

A Rate
41.67%

25.42% from Historical

Class Size
24

-81.46% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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