Sexual Aggressive Music Analysis

Societal members' perception of sex inherently derives from the frequent exposure of explicit sexual content in music; an obtrusive observation that collectively manifest in the behavior of the adolescent populace. Traditionally, parents have the obligation to ensure their child emulates the appropriate behavior consistent with the expectations of modern society; hence socialization (Primack, Douglas, & Fine, 2009). However, the explicit sexual lyrics in music demoralize sexual abstinence. Therefore, the expectancy of sexual behavior is a pervasive occurrence during adolescent years in which such music is worldwide. To illustrate, the “American Journal of Preventive Medicine,” provides an analysis that depicts the unambiguous disparity of sexual anticipation depending on the frequent exposure (Primack, Douglas, & Fine, 2009). The scrutiny in the lyrics of the song “Bump N’ Grind” by lyricist, R. Kelly is a compelling case in point. A Billboard Top 100 Song in April of 1994, “Bump N’ Grind” exemplifies the
controversy of the schema adolescents develop about sexual expectations; hence, an extrinsic influence. Lyrics such as, “I don’t see nothing wrong with a little bump n grind…” and, “I’ll love you like you need to be loved girl won’t you try some of me...” create a desire to engage in premature sexual intimacy due to the explicit lyrics. The words fail to specify the union between husband and wife, or consenting adults, leaving room for the misinterpretation of the sexual message conveyed. Equally important, individuals exposed to lyrics describing sexual activity are more likely to participate in sexual intercourse compared to those with less exposure (Primack, Douglas, & Fine, 2009). According to Primack, Douglas, and Fine (2009) “more than one-third of popular songs contain explicit or implicit references to sexual activity” (p.317).
The same study indicates adolescents are exposed to sexual music on average up to 16 hours a week. In essence, the empirical research supports the fact that such music can lead to early sexual intercourse. Likewise, national data depicts the teen pregnancy rate in the United States is amongst the highest (Primack, Douglas, & Fine). More importantly, this study illustrates that musical lyrics that are sexual in nature convey a normalcy within society’s young adult population (Primack, Douglas, & Fine, 2009). Furthermore, one-fourth of the United States female adolescent population suffers from sexually transmitted infections (Primack, Douglas, & Fine). To summarize, the explicit sexual lyrics in music collectively contribute to the fallacy within the perception in our youth (Primack, Douglas, & Fine,
2009).