The construction of violent identity of black people in inner city neighborhood of america in 2000s as represented in 50 cent songs

Penulis Utama : Kusmarni
NIM / NIP : C1310008
× This research aims to explain how 50 Cent constructs the violent identity as social control and how he constructs the negative images of violence through the lyrics of 50 Cent’s songs. It is also conducted to reveal how the violent lyrics of 50 Cent portray the social control. This research is descriptive qualitative research taking three 50 Cent songs included Many Men, The Invitation and Heat as the sources of data. The primary data are words and phrases that are supported by secondary data included books, articles in a website, news and biographical video of 50 Cent. This research is conducted under American Studies framework. As consequences, it employs interdisciplinary study which needs several theories and approaches such as semiotic theory, cultural and sociological approach to answer the research question. It is found that 50 Cent constructs the violent identity of Black people living in inner city neighborhood of America as social control through the images as a wild or crazy persona, his violent behavior, his belonging such as gun and his position as the one having the highest status in the street. 50 Cent also delivers message toward other Black people to be united and have a sense of belonging among Black people in order to be more powerful to fight against inequality and discrimination by Whites in authority. 50 Cent also constructs the negative images of violence through his involvement in drug trafficking which is always correlated with violent activities. In constructing the images of Black people of being violent, 50 Cent tries to show that Black people are strong, tough and powerful that is unable to be defeated. The violent lyrics of 50 Cent songs portray social control as a result of the absence of police who should control the condition of society to perform justice. Black people living in inner city neighborhood look for their own justice by giving punishment to people who disrespect others. Keyword: 50 Cent, Gangsta Rap, Violence, Social Identity, Black Community.
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Penulis Utama : Kusmarni
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NIM / NIP : C1310008
Tahun : 2013
Judul : The construction of violent identity of black people in inner city neighborhood of america in 2000s as represented in 50 cent songs
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Imprint : Surakarta - FSSR - 2013
Program Studi : S-1 Sastra Inggris Non Reguler
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Sumber : UNS-FSSR Jur. Sastra Inggris-C.1310008-2013
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Jenis Dokumen : Skripsi
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Status : Public
Pembimbing : 1. Karunia Purna Kusciati, S.S., M.Si
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Fakultas : Fak. Sastra dan Seni Rupa
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