The Continuation of Cultural Appropriation and Racial Stereotyping via Black Cultural Forms.
In this essay, contemporary cultural forms of African-American music (Rap, Hip-Hop) are described as a form of cultural capital that reinforces racial stereotyping. This paper compares 19th century African-American cultural forms, such as Minstrel Shows, with contemporary "black" music as a way to reveal how racism continues to be maintained through cultural appropriation. 8 pgs. 3 sources.
