Review of Rap Music's Rising Influence on Young Indian Girls' Mental Health

Mayur Raturi; Rekha Sharma

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.23365

Review of Rap Music's Rising Influence on Young Indian Girls' Mental Health

Author(s)	Mayur Raturi, Rekha Sharma
Country	India
Abstract	This research paper investigates the consequences of rap music on young Indian girls, focusing on the growing community of female rappers. Originating from African American oral traditions, rap music has gained worldwide recognition and has been both admired and criticized for its impact. Previous studies have explored rap’s influence on youth behavior, attitudes, and mental health, addressing issues like drug use, risky sexual behavior, anxiety, and depression. The study examines the profound impact of rap music on Indian society through analysis of digital content from Indian female rappers such as Raja Kumari, Irfana Hameed, and others. The rise of artists like Agsy, Fenifina, DeeMC, and others represents a significant culture shift, with these artists challenging traditional societal norms and breaking stereotypes. This review assesses the dual nature of rap music’s influence, acknowledging its capacity to foster empowerment, self-expression, confidence building, and advocacy for social issues, while exposing young girls to cyberbullying, online harassment, controversial themes, and gender issues, which can adversely affect their mental health. Examining these aspects, the study seeks to offer a balanced comprehension of rap music’s impact on Indian female rappers and proposes strategies to optimize its beneficial effects while minimizing its obstacles. Ultimately, the purpose is to emphasize the transformative potential of rap music while ensuring that the growth of female rappers in India is both sustainable and constructive, benefiting individuals and the broader cultural context concurrently.
Keywords	Rap music, Indian Female Rappers, Cultural Influence, Mental Health, Empowerment, Self-Expression, Cyberbullying, Societal Norms, Media Effects
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
Published On	2024-06-23
Cite This	Review of Rap Music's Rising Influence on Young Indian Girls' Mental Health - Mayur Raturi, Rekha Sharma - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.23365
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.23365
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gt24z3

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