Rap And Violence Essays - African-American Culture,

Rap And Violence Since the late 1980's rap music has been called the Anti Christ in our culture, because of it's so-called influence in people's life. People swear up and down that the music is why people, specially the youth resort to violent crimes. I think by saying this they are trying to cover up the real truth by giving simple answers. Rap is defined as a style of popular music consisting of improvised rhymes performed to a rhythmic accompaniment. The first rap song was made in the late 70's, the songs were seven to eight minutes long and was mostly used in small clubs to dance to. It didn't really become popular until the early 80's. Over the years it has become mainstream music, everyone is listening to it. In the last four years rap made up 60% of music bought in stores in the United States. In 1989 a local group called N.W.A.(Niggaz Wit Attitudes) came from out of L.A. and changed rap, which was the start of Gangsta Rap. In their lyrics they talked about crime, street violence and killing. Once they were a huge hit, it caught on, and really that's when all this madness started. Everyone started rapping Gangsta style. More and more people started rapping about police brutality and killing people and with that crime rose to high levels. In my opinion it's not the artists or the record company's fault that crime rose. It's not their responsibility to look after every person who listens to their music. In all these years of rap though there are three people who took the most criticism from the public. Dr. Dre was one, after N.W.A. broke up he went on to do his own thing, and after he released "The Chronic" he became a star. He took rap to a higher level where it never been before and I think that scared a lot of people. He was rapping about drive by's, having sex with hundreds of women, drinking alcohol all day and so on. By this time the crime rate was sky high and a lot of people where looking for easy answers. It was mostly those few who just didn't like rap from the start that spoke out and tried to ban it. Most rappers loved the style Dr. Dre created, and so they tried to take the style and create something of their own. Along with Dr. Dre he helped a rising star Snoop Doggy Dog to become a big star by guest staring on his "The Chronic" album. Snoop released "Doggy Style" and it was a hit. His style similar to Dr. Dre made it a hit. It was his best-selling album to date. Congress tried every way they could to keep youth from listening to this music because they felt it was making them commit crimes. Snoop was charged not to long after his release for murder which he soon was found not guilty. They made a label for CD's and tapes that said "Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics" which actually in my opinion didn't do too much. This way parents could be aware of the type of music their kids listen to and could choose if they would like to allow them to listen to it. If you sit down and think about it, when you buy a CD you by it because you want to listen to it, you don't really pay attention to that little label. Besides you see little kids no older then 11 walking around listening to Lil' Kim, Tupac, and all other rap artists cussing up a storm . . . what's with that? Why didn't the parents say anything about that, they have control over their children, yet critics and congress blame the rappers. The third man to take the most heat and who still continues to is Tupac Shakur. They say he was the best rapper alive and the most successful which I also believe is true. He has been in trouble with the law and public since his first album to even now after his death. He was arrested for numerous charges such as battery, attempted murder, and rape. In 1994 two 17-year-olds shot some police officers and said they did because they heard it in Tupac's music. Critics blamed him from the start with his to raunchy lyrics. Why blame him he didn't tell them to go shoot police officers? For the past three years, C. Delores Tucker has been talking and protesting rap lyrics

Cyber attacks the UK and China

Cyber attacks the UK and China Introduction Background information In the 21st century, most countries are focused towards becoming a part of the global economy. Consequently, one of the aspects that governments are concerned about touches on world trade. In a bid to position themselves in the global market, governments are increasingly investing in logistic and supply chain infrastructures such as Information Communication Technology (ICT). Therefore, trade across countries is increasingly being conducted through the Internet.Advertising We will write a custom report sample on Cyber attacks: the UK and China specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More A report by the World Economic Forum (2012) asserts that technology has significantly facilitated the flow of goods across countries. Consequently, it is imperative for governments to ensure secure transmission of data. However, cyber attacks by foreign governments, terrorists, and â€Å"hactivists† among others present a major challenge to governments’ in their efforts to establish effective logistic and supply chain infrastructures. Aim The objective of this report is to compare and contrast how the UK and China are facilitating international trade investing in effective logistic and supply chain infrastructure. The report focuses on how the two countries are countering cyber attacks. Analysis Management of cybercrime The UK The UK government ranks cyber attack as one form of major incidents and international terrorism. Consequently, the government is investing heavily in various defence tactics (World Economic Forum, 2012). In 2008, the UK government formed the Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU). The unit works in collaboration with the private sector and other law enforcement agencies. The government’s effort to curb cyber crime is also evidenced by the formation of the UK Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). In 2011, the government invested US$1 billion to all the cyber securit y initiatives in the country. The funds were to be used in training experts and developing software to curb cyber attacks (KPMG International, 2011). China Currently, China ranks one of the fastest growing economies in the Middle East (World Economic Forum, 2012). The country’s economic growth has arisen from increment in the volume of trade with other countries. However, China is not fully committed towards fighting cyber crime as evidenced by the fact that the country is considered as the major source of targeted cyber attacks. A report released in 2009 by KMPG International shows that 200 government websites were hacked in China. In an effort to curb such attacks, the Chinese government integrated computer crimes within the country’s criminal law legislation (KPMG International, 2011). Additionally, the Chinese government is also partnering with other organisations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations in an effort to figh t cyber attacks.Advertising Looking for report on business economics? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Reflection on the advantages of the strategy adopted by the two governments The above analysis shows that the UK is more effective in dealing with cyber crime as compared to China. The UK government is actively involved in dealing with cyber attacks. For example, by investing in development of new technology and human capital, the UK will be in a position to curb cyber crime more effectively. On the other hand, China’s strategy to deal with cyber crime is more indirect. Consequently, the outcome might not be very pleasing. Lesson learnt Cyber crime presents a major threat in the survival of organisations, which arises from the fact that firms can lose confidential information to hackers hence threatening their future survival. Therefore, it is imperative for firms’ management teams to integrate effecti ve strategies to counter cyber attacks. Conclusion and recommendation To counter cyber attacks, organisations and governments should ensure that effective computer security mechanisms are integrated. Moreover, computer systems should be well configured to eliminate possible gaps that might present an opportunity to hackers. It is also imperative for governments and organisations to review their computer security systems continuously in order to make the necessary improvements. Reference List KPMG International. (2011). Issues monitor, cyber crime; a challenge for  governments. Retrieved from https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home.html World Economic Forum (2012). Outlook on the logistics and supply chain industry. Retrieved from http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GAC_LogisticsSupplyChainSystems_Outlook_2013.pdf