{"product_id":"achieving-social-justice-through-music-janelle-christine-simmons-9798369358894","title":"Achieving Social Justice Through Music: Influence of Hip-Hop and Rap","description":"Hip-hop and rap emerged as a powerful cultural response to systemic inequality, social displacement, and economic hardship. Rooted in artistic expression, storytelling, and resistance, hip-hop and rap became a means for marginalized voices to reclaim agency, shared lived experiences, and foster community identity. Their evolution from a local street movement to a global phenomenon illustrates their role not just as entertainment, but as a form of protest, pedagogy, and social commentary. These genres have influenced education, politics, and mental health practices, showing that hip-hop and rap are not only cultural artifacts but also catalysts for dialogue and change. Understanding their history and impact allows society to better appreciate their potential as a tool for empowerment, healing, and justice. Achieving Social Justice Through Music: Influence of Hip-Hop and Rap addresses the history of hip-hop, the differences between hip-hop and rap, the business and money behind and surrounding hip-hop, and more. It further examines how hip-hop became a cry for social justice. Covering topics such as evangelization, poverty, and social justice, this book is an excellent resource for researchers, academicians, historians, hip-hop counselors, hip-hop practitioners, non-profit executives, educators, students, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janelle Christine Simmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798369358894\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IGI Global\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 454\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.23d","brand":"Janelle Christine Simmons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114047320319,"sku":"9798369358894","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_292c5437-0468-4d76-a7d0-5c4cf3cc1dae.jpg?v=1769618776","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/achieving-social-justice-through-music-janelle-christine-simmons-9798369358894","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}