The media is being looked at more closely these days by sociologists. Because of TV, there is a stereotype that is dramatized more and more everyday. Masculinity. You are not a guy unless you are manly, strong, tough, or independent. This is creating more violence , abuse, and crime in the U.S.
I don't really think this is true in the area around me but they also said something about a minority turning mainstream that I agree with. African Americans living in the streets used to be the minority and now media has made everyone, including white people, act black. American is going through an identity crisis and the media is responsible.
The video made me notice that there are many white guys at my school who wear chains, baggy clothes, and talk a certain way. I obviously can't personally relate to this but I see it all around me. It's actually kind of funny.
Those kids masquerading as minority hiphop kids is part of the masculinity dynamic. They are trying to find a way to be "masculine". Acting like minorities is one way of putting on a masculine face. It is true that this is not everywhere - but it is part of the popular culture so it is on tv, in movies, etc...I wonder if one reason you don't see it at SHS as much id because masculine values say that what makes you an attractive man is being successful and we see lots of financial success here at school so there is not a need for students to be fighting and acting tough to prove their masculinity. What do you think?
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