“Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes,” by Byron Hurt
“Eminem’s Popularity is a Major Setback for Girls & Women,” by Jackson Katz
How does the analysis in the film compare with the analysis of the “cultural meanings” of Eminem from
the article: Instructions: As you watch the film, take notes on any themes that you think link up with the
themes below:
a. Eminem’s Lyrics help desensitize Boys and Men to the pain and suffering of girls and women.
b. Girls are encouraged to be attracted to Boys and Men who don’t respect women.
c. Eminem’s Popularity with girls sends a dangerous message to boys and men
d. The racial storyline around Eminem perpetuates Racist Myths
e. Eminem’s success has unleashed a torrent of mother-blaming.
f. Eminem bullies women and gays and then claims “I was just kidding around.”
g. E’s rebel image obscures the fact that men’s violence against women is not rebellious.