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http://www.mysistahs.org/features/hiphop.htm

Article called "The Exploitation of Women in Hip-hop Culture". Looking into the representations and sexism that hip hop is accused of. Directly related to my study.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ7mmMe4klQ&feature=related

Youtube clip about a woman called Sara Baartman, the first black woman in known history to be exploited for her body in a sexual way. Vital piece of historical information to consider when writing my essay.

http://www.hiphopfeministnation.org/

Hip Hop Feminist Nation is an organization that uses hip hop culture to inspire social and civic action. It encourages to promote a positive image of hip hop and its primary focus is women, our environment. This positive and clean approach to hip hop is interesting to look at as it challenges the stereotypes. Also allows me to gain a better understanding of a feminist opinion.

http://www.blastro.com/

Helpful source for my study containing a vast databse of hip hop/rap genre music videos.



http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070301/NEWS/703010476/1006/SPORTS

Interesting article about a dramatic decline in sales for the rap industry after 30 years of growing popularity. This article has put it down to the negative effect on society which rap has so often been accused of being responsible for. Relative to my topic as my hypothesis suggests that the industry exploits women and glorifies drugs and money in order to boost sales, however this suggests that these things have resulted in a decrease.

http://www.rapcointelpro.com/The%20Rap%20Industry.htm

Article called "The Financial Realities Of Rap (Or Why Rap Has Become Boring)"
Article looking in to how the industry works and why they seem to re-use the same old stereotypical conventions time and time again.