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R&B videos

R & B Videos


R and B videos have really been the most watched mainstream videos, especially amongst teenagers, both white and black. The question is whether or not the stereotypes presented in these videos are taking a negative toll on the viewers, or worse, whether they are sending the wrong message about the culture of black artists who produce these videos. Depending on the viewer the message can be construed in widely different ways: depending largely on whether the viewer ‘can relate’ to the material, or whether they are helplessly clueless and never come in contact with anyone of black culture and watch the videos.
My opinion on the message about being sent is not one I would worry about to the affect it has on myself or of anyone I know. I would be very concerned with those seeing these images of ‘booty’, liquor, and the ‘bling bling’ flaunted in these videos. It is very obvious to someone like myself, who is somewhat sophisticated to the fact, that ...

Posted by: Alyscia Yellowman

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