Table of Contents
Introduction 7
1 Intent Is a Flawed Standard for Determining Legitimate Threats Jessica Mason Pieklo 11
2 Violent Lyrics Increase Aggression Diana Zuckerman 18
3 The Media Overhypes the Effects of Violent Music Lyrics Drew Tewksbury 22
4 Rap Music Can Both Encourage and Discourage Violence Peak Johnson 26
5 Sexual Music Lyrics Harm Children Penny Marshall 37
6 Explicit Music Lyrics Can Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence Jenny Valentish 45
7 Degrading Lyrics Don't Harm Women Chelsea Fagan 50
8 Criticism of Beyoncé Is Often Harmful to Black Women Tamara Winfrey Harris 55
9 Sexism in "Bro Country" Is Harming Country Music Amy McCarthy 66
10 "Bro Country" Can Be Smart, Fun, and Harmless Chuck Eddy 71
11 Rap Lyrics Encourage Positive Capitalist Values Steve Yates 75
Organizations to Contact 84
Bibliography 89
Index 94