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The evaluation of just one individual's racial socialisation process may seem inadequate to an assessment of a society however, the history of art as a reflection of the wider attitudes of a community goes back centuries. This essay will seek to identify and explore the consequences of these socialisations as they occur in the personal narrative of Black American rapper Kendrick Lamar expressed in his art Good Kid m.A.A.d. Collectively, the findings suggest a multidimensional conceptualisation of black identity. Further, they propose the findings suggests adult relations with family, friends and community are important to fostering a sense of group identity. ĭemo and Hughes argue that primary socialisation experiences, particularly strong parental messages concerning the meaning of being black are important to shaping racial identity.
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The methodology of the essay shall compare the findings to a contemporary expression of racial socialisation in order to investigate how reflective the study’s findings are of the socialisation process for Black Americans today. The central objective of Michael Hughes and David Demo investigation was to examine the impact of socialisation experiences and social structural arrangements in both childhood and adulthood on various dimensions of racial identity among black adults. Few scholars however, have examined the influence of various social factors over the life course on racial identity of black adults. The second is to identify the socioeconomic and demographic determinants of black identity. One is to examine the effects of group identification and group consciousness on other variables such as political participation, racial militancy, personal efficiency and minority group self-esteem. Studies of black group identity generally have taken two approaches. The racial socialisations which the two concluded had the greatest influences on racial identity are also the socialisations which affect Kendrick Lamar’s narrative. The journey seems to coincide with the data collected by David Demo and Michael Hughes.
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Firstly, the essay shall define the phrase “racial socialisation’s” and introduce the most influential examples, exploring the results of David Demo and Michael Hughes’ investigation (1980).Key term Racial socialisations - the process and mediums which influence one’s racial identity and position within society.The methodology devised for this purpose is as follows: Thesis Statement: This essay shall explore the concept of Race but more specifically “racial socialisation’s” and their influences on racial identity for Black people in contemporary America by analysing the narrative and stories expressed by Hip Hop rapper Kendrick Lamar in his album Good Kid m.A.A.d City.