Cultural Shifts Post-9/11

This chapter explores the profound impact of 9/11 on American culture and identity, emphasizing how it reshaped cultural expressions while still being rooted in consumerism and patriotism. The speaker discusses the media's response, including censorship practices and backlash against dissenting voices during a time of heightened nationalism. A focus on hip-hop reflects societal anxieties and the complexities of violence and materialism, illustrating rap music's role as a medium for confronting harsh realities in American life.

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