Gender and Globalization

Steger (2009) contends that the global spread of American popular culture has not led to global cultural homogenization and “sameness”; rather, globalization has produced heterogeneous and sometimes contradictory cultural interpretations and practices.

In 750 words or more, discuss the similarities and contradictions between Beah’s experience of American popular culture and the ways in which masculinity is socially constructed in American popular films and rap music.

Requirements:

· Provide examples from the book (with quotes and page numbers) that illustrate your points. Include at least 3 direct quotes.

· Your essay must cite the documentary film Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes. Cite the film in text : For example, “In the documentary film Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes…”

· Your essay must be at least 750 words .

· Your essay must include a title.

· You may format your essay however you like.

· Proofread and spell-check your essay before submission.