How Does Hip Hop Music Affect Teens

Sociology is a field of social science that focuses on behaviors, interactions, and patterns within human society. It tends to look on the occurrences among the larger group, rather than each separate individual. Observing these social phenomena can provide useful insights and data, which solves societal conflicts or allows for greater understanding of said society. One such observed phenomena is the popularity of both tattoos and hip-hop music in teenagers. From a sociological perspective, one can realize the sociological value, positive and negative effects, and importance of these phenomena to teenagers in present day society.
One may wonder why exactly this particular information is important, aside from teens being teens. From a common observer’s perspective, a tattoo may be nothing more than a tattoo. Similarly, listening to hip-hop is, to some, nothing more than good or bad taste in music.

In this particular subject, one sample of data would be the negative and positive aspects and effects created by tattoos and hip-hop music. On one hand, tattoos can allow teens to create a display a greater level of self-expression and even boost confidence. The body is often viewed as a blank canvas on which to release artistic creativity. At the same time though, a tattoo could lead to judgement from select individuals or limit job opportunities. Hip-hop music demonstrates similar contrasts. Depending on the lyrics, hip-hop music could act as an outlet for a positive message that invokes change. Equivalently, lyrics with poor messages could have negative implications when interpreted by younger minds. In fact, many individuals immediately think of lyrics that promote violence, sexism, or even inappropriate activities when they imagine hip-hop. However, this is an overgeneralization. As with all things, the exact aspects would vary from case to