Hip-Hop in the Age of Cancel Culture and Social Injustice


Take a look first at the origin of both Hip-Hop and rap, before moving into a consideration of how it fits today with our society of social media and polarised politics. This course is the right fit for anybody interested in Hip-Hop, poetry or socio-political issues.

Created By

Jamie S

4-7, 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-18, Adult
Global Politics

7 HOURS

7 LESSONS

Hip-Hop in the Age of Cancel Culture and Social Injustice

academic-development

Course Overview



The world we live in is turbulent and no genre illustrates that more than Hip-Hop. This course will look at the history of Rap and the birth of Hip-Hop, as it evolves through its different forms and fits into the current age of social media and divisive politics. The controversies, activism and art will be explored over seven lessons in an attempt to uncover the unspoken rules and power surrounding freedom of expression in music. This course is perfect for anyone with interest in Hip-Hop, poetry, or socio-political issues. We'll be covering a range of topics from the commercialisation of Hip-Hop to the Music of Race.

Course Content



7 LESSONS

7 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

The Origins of Hip-Hop

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Rappers and Police

60 minutes

Lesson 3

The Commercialisation of Hip-Hop

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Hip-Hop and Activism

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Social Media and SoundCloud

60 minutes

Lesson 6

What's Off Limits?

60 minutes

Lesson 7

The Politics, Philosophy and Music of Race

60 minutes

Key Skills


Critical Thinking

Analysing Arguments

Historical Evaluation

Current Affairs

Educator


Jamie S

Acting Expert

Jamie is a brilliant acting and philosophy Educator who encourages and challenges his students to be creative and think outside the box.