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Indios To Vecinos: Identity And Classification In Paso Del Norte, Eric Murillo
Indios To Vecinos: Identity And Classification In Paso Del Norte, Eric Murillo
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Identity for Native Americans in the US-Mexico borderlands is still a challenge in many ways. Native Americans in the US-Mexico borderlands often struggle to be seen as such, and many are subjected to a fragmented identity. This research explores how Spanish colonial classification continues to affect Native Americans from the borderlands.
Yeezy Taught Me: Race, Gender, Class & Identity Through Rap Music, April Marie Reza
Yeezy Taught Me: Race, Gender, Class & Identity Through Rap Music, April Marie Reza
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This study will explore identity construction by examining the intersectionality of race, gender, and class within rap music, specifically the music of Kanye West. It will expand current research by exploring social themes within rap music and how they impact the construction of one's identity. The primary goal of the study is to analyze rap music and intersectionality within the lyrics, following how they interconnect to shape and influence a listeners identity. Furthermore, this study will analyze lyrics of a popular figure within the rap genre and the messages that are communicated through an artist's music career.
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