How can Rap and Hip-hop give a voice to influence climate change and social sustainability?

Topic Statement Activity

PART 1:

Rewrite the following statement below. Then, very briefly explain what you changed in the rewrite to make it a better topic statement. So, if there isn’t an argument, then make one up for the statement. These are all Crash (Movie) topic statements.

1. One of the biggest cracks in America’s foundation is stereotypes. The film Crash shows how stereotypes tear apart community.

PART 2:

In the second part, write your current working thesis statement for your research paper. This can be a rough early draft.

Research question

Over the years, Rap and Hip-hop music and culture have helped give a voice to disadvantaged populations. So how can Rap and Hip-hop give a voice to influence climate change and social sustainability?

Search Terms:

Rap/Hip-Hop music, Climate Change, Culture, Sustainable Environment, Social Change, Empowerment, Philanthropy, Community.