Written Analysis - Analysis 5

When writing my analysis papers on the movie, “Straight Outta Compton”, I discussed several theories thought-out my papers.  But the one theory that I found to be most relatable and the most prevalent was that of stereotyping.  Stereotyping played a major roll thought-out the entire picture and was a constant obstacles for the entire group as a whole and also individually.  The producers of the movie did a great job of showing the particular stereotypes associated with that time frame in American and how it related to the group.  Stereotypes or stereotyping was a fast growing problem during that time frame and is still a persistent problem in our society today as well.  The movie opened my eyes once again to this form of discrimination as well as several others that are not widely touched on in today’s society unless it makes national headlines.

            The most interesting finding from my analysis is that no matter how much we like to think we have progressed as a society, we have a long way to go in our quest to become better people and a nation.  From stereotyping, racism, popular Beliefs, myths, rituals and formulas, we all have certain beliefs and a way of thinking or doing things that is contradictory to how we view ourselves.  We would like to think that we do not have some of this disparaging characteristics and habits, but when it boils down to it we all have either been taught or exposed to these factors and have absorbed them into our everyday way of thinking.  One of the most interesting things that I encountered while writing my analysis papers on this movie was the groups never give up attitude.  When faced with all these obstacles and setbacks, the group continued to defy the odds and stay on the path to greatness.  If I had to take one lesson from the movie or the group as a whole it would be that one hands down.

            Based on my analysis I will definitely think and view the group N.W.A. and its individual’s members way different then I did before. I used to look at them as a cool rap group who had hardcore lyrics and a negative attitude towards the police and the mainstream authority figures, when in reality they were so much more than.  I always knew that the group as a whole and individually has personal success as well as struggles, but I never knew of the impact that they caused not just in rap music but the music industry as a whole.  I never really understood the impact that the group had on a national level politically either.  The movie as well as this assignment really open my eyes to the great accomplishments and achievements that this group had on our nation as a whole.  A greater understanding and appreciation of this music that I so deeply love is what I will take away from this course and assignments.

Reference:

Myint, B. "N.W.A.: Where Are They Now?" Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, 13 Aug. 

            2015. Web. 30 Jan. 2016.