Cheney, Charise L.,

Brothers gonna work it out : sexual politics in the golden age of rap nationalism / Charise L. Cheney. - x, 222 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-213) and index.

From the revolutionary war to the "revolutionary generation" : some introductory thoughts on rap music, black nationalism, and the golden age of rap nationalism -- "We men ain't we?" : mas(k)unlinity and the gendered politics of black nationalism -- Brothers gonna work it out : the popular/political culture of rap music -- Ladies first? : defining manhood in the golden age of rap nationalism -- Representin' God : masculinity and the use of the Bible in rap nationalism -- Be true to the game : final reflections on the politics and practices of the hip-hop nation.

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Rap (Music)--Political aspects--United States
African American men--Attitudes
Masculinity--United States
Sex role--United States
Black nationalism--History--United States

ML3918.R37 / C54 2005

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