Patricia Hill Collins asserts that the constant bombardment of these images through media have rendered Black women defenseless, as they are forced to internalize such pervasive images. Hill Collins discusses the constant spreading of these images through rap music and states, “Popular culture has become increasingly important in promoting these images, especially with new global technologies [...] images of Black women sexually available hoochies persist in Black music videos” (Collins 85). Not only does the endless assault come from White families, African American rappers do it also. Through this, one can recognize the very conflicting life of an African American, as they too perpetuate these images— ultimately making it harder for these Black women to escape them. The Black women must then find a place of solace where they can constantly negate these images and create their own sense of culture and
Patricia Hill Collins asserts that the constant bombardment of these images through media have rendered Black women defenseless, as they are forced to internalize such pervasive images. Hill Collins discusses the constant spreading of these images through rap music and states, “Popular culture has become increasingly important in promoting these images, especially with new global technologies [...] images of Black women sexually available hoochies persist in Black music videos” (Collins 85). Not only does the endless assault come from White families, African American rappers do it also. Through this, one can recognize the very conflicting life of an African American, as they too perpetuate these images— ultimately making it harder for these Black women to escape them. The Black women must then find a place of solace where they can constantly negate these images and create their own sense of culture and