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women of color in France that otherwise may not be heard , discussed , exposed , or understood in a country that still has a long way to go in terms of gender equity . Although this sort of pedagogical approach via music is not unique to hip-hop music , it is the most effective method in terms of reaching females from marginalized populations whose identity and sense of belonging are often put into question by majority society .
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1 All French to English translations that appear in this paper were done by the author , unless otherwise noted .
3 The cover photo of latest single by the American hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj ( entitled “ Anaconda ”) illustrates this aforementioned point , as the artist is featured in a misogynistic and suggestive pose that some may consider as sexist and / or degrading to women . The thematic idea of this photo was made by Nicki Minaj herself ( as she stated in radio / television interviews ). However , this decision may have also been endorsed by the advice from her producers and record company management .
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