1. Defining Stereotypes and Questioning Representations

2. The Music Video I have decided to use as an example of stereotypes is ‘Major Distribution’ by 50 cent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvLjvMZ2gUU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvLjvMZ2gUU

6. Women Stereotypes In the music video, women are exploited for their physical appearance in multiple shots such as the ones just seen. The women are shown in revealing clothing due to the genre, style of the music and the directors choice. This has become the norm due to repetition of this style of music video over the years. The stereotype of women in the rap industry is that they chase rappers due to their wealth and appearance. In the first picture, you see a BRAZZERS advert, suggesting they approve of the porn industry.

10. Men Stereotypes In the song, all three rappers discuss their involvement in the drugs industry and how much of it they are ‘moving’ This is supported with shots in the music video of large amounts of cash. 50 Cent also discusses the infamous LA gangs the Bloods and Crips. He discusses them in a way that suggests he can take them all on – not the brightest idea. This supports the stereotype that men who are involved and are fans of the rap industry are often linked to drugs and violence.