Essay & Discussion Topics

Key: *Support your answer with evidence

1. Based on the selected lyrics (attached to each word) in this

section, how do rappers discuss the theme of discrimination
and prejudice? *
2. Compare and contrast how the theme of discrimination and
prejudice is reflected in Hip-Hop versus how this theme is
reflected in your assigned readings. *
3. What key factor, if any helps create this difference in the
discussion of discrimination and prejudice in Hip-Hop versus
your assigned reading? *
4. Make an argument that a particular artist on Rhymes with
Reason relies heavily on the theme of discrimination and
prejudice. Use the Search Bar to help you search by artist! *
5. Explain how your selected artist is similar and/or different
from a selected writer/author (from an assigned reading) in
their focus on the theme of discrimination and prejudice.
Who do you think faces more discrimination or prejudice,
and how do the two authors (the artist, and the writer) deal
with it differently? *