An Exploration of How Controlling Images Produced Within Hip-Hop Culture Construct Black College Women's Identities

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Abstract

This qualitative study uses Sistah circle methodology to examine how the controlling images construct Black college women's identity using a hip-hop feminism lens. Furthermore, this study aims to gain a better understanding of how Black college women grapple with societal expectations on their campus as they navigate their collegiate journey.

Author

• Pesha K. Mabrie, University of Texas - San Antonio