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Gansta Rap music is popular with current generations of Australian adolescents and young adults, despite its promotion of violence and negative stereotyping of women. Is this style of music simply 'the one' that divides a generation from their parents (in the same way punk or rock 'n' roll may have previously), or should society be concerned with the messages delivered by this genre of music? by Mind Map: Gansta Rap music is popular with current generations of Australian adolescents and young adults, despite its promotion of violence and negative stereotyping of women. Is this style of music simply 'the one' that divides a generation from their parents (in the same way punk or rock 'n' roll may have previously), or should society be concerned with the messages delivered by this genre of music?

1. Does gangsta rap increase society statistics on violence, drugs and crime?

1.1. Does it create false stereotypes for children/teens from listening to the music?

1.2. Statistics on crime/ violence increase or decrease

2. Who is the main targeted audience?

2.1. Are children/teens more inclined to listen to rap rather than the older generations?

2.2. Is rap music popular for males or females?

3. When did gansta rap become popular?

3.1. Is this the same as rock 'n' roll was?

3.2. Is rap the same now as it was when it first originated?

4. Is racism an issue with gangsta rap?

4.1. Does this increase racism throughout Australia?

5. Public view on gansta rap

5.1. Is this a negative or positive outlook?

5.2. Can the public view be improved?

6. What messages does it portray?

6.1. Does this cause children/teens to act out?

6.2. Are children/teens behaviour changing from listening to rap music?

6.3. Positive feedback on the genre of music (a case study)

7. Are views on women altered due to the lyrics included in rap music?

7.1. Is misogynist a more common term due to rap music influence?