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Pitbull terrier (Die Antwoord)

1) Of what significance is the dog as a character in this music video?

2) What meaning do you attach to the cats as portrayed in the music video?

3) Any comments on the use of sound in the music video?

4) Comment on the location of this music video.

5) What do you think is the message behind this music video?

Pearl Thusi (Emtee)

1) Is there anything that particularly strikes you about this music video?

2) How does this music video make you feel?

3) Any comments on the outdoor environment depicted in this music video?

4) Any striking message delivered within the lyrics?

5) Which scene impacts you the most?

Dlala ka yona (L Tido)

1) What do you make of the opening scene of this music video?

2) What are your comments on the portrayal of modern society?

3) Is there any striking message delivered within the lyrics of the music video?

4) What are your comments on the fashion and style, as expressed within the music video?

5) Do you like this music video?

All eyes on me (AKA feat Burna Boy, Da L.E.S & JR)

1) Does this song influence or support any beliefs you hold?

2) What is your favourite part of this music video?

3) Are there any lyrics that particularly strike you?

4) Are there any lived experiences that resonate with the portrayals in this music video?

5) Do the portrayals in this music video speak to any personal aspirations?

Ragga ragga (Gemini Major feat Casper Nyovest, Riki Rick & Nadia Nakai) 1) Any general comments regarding this rap ensemble?

2) Are there any lyrics you find agreeable?

3) Comment on the expression of fashion and style in this music video.

4) What do you think is the major theme in this music video?

5) Do you have any comments on how the music video sounds?

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Appendix C

In-depth interview questions

1. What are you studying at Rhodes University?

2. Where are you from originally?

3. When and how did you develop an interest in hip-hop?

4. What type of hip-hop music do you listen to?

5. Does hip-hop music play any role in the way you live your life?

6. Did you feel free to express yourself during the focus group session?

7. What did you think about the music videos shown?

8. Did you make any important observations?

9. Do you feel strongly about any concepts portrayed in the music videos?

10. To what extent do the themes portrayed in the music videos reflect the lived experiences of Rhodes University students in general?

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Appendix D

School of Journalism & Media Studies Rhodes University

Research project name: The social meanings selected Rhodes University students make of the gender dynamics in selected popular South African hip-hop videos.

Participant Information Sheet

We would like to invite you to take part in the above named study but before you decide, please read the following information.

What is the purpose of this study?

The purpose of this study is to get an understanding of the meanings Rhodes University students make of the gender dynamics portrayed in selected South African hip-hop videos.

Who is doing the study?

Tamuka Mtengwa is the main researcher; he is an MA candidate in the School of Journalism and Media Studies. His interests are in media, cultural studies and reception analysis.

Professor Lynette Steenvelt is the Supervisor of the study.

Who is being asked to participate?

Youth, ages range between 18-35. Youth who follow and are interested in South African hip-hop.

Rhodes University was chosen because it is a microcosm of society, its students come from different backgrounds.

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Your rights as a research participant

Participation in this study is completely voluntary and anonymous. Information gathered during the research will be used solely for the purpose of this study and all efforts will be made to ensure the confidentiality of participants’ personal information. Please note that while your name will be recorded with the data, it will not be used in the report. All identifiable data will be stored securely on a computer with password-restricted access and only the researcher (and supervisor if

applicable), and ethics committee members will have access to it. All identifiable information will be destroyed at the end of the study or after 15 years, whichever comes first.

If you decide not to participate there will not be any negative consequences. Please be aware that if you decide to participate, you may withdraw from the study at any time and your data will be returned to you or destroyed. You may also decide not to answer any specific question.

What will happen to the results of the study?

This is a mini study, therefore, the thesis will form part of the University’s work and it will form part of the body of knowledge that exists at Rhodes University.

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Informed Consent Sheet

** To be signed in duplicate – one copy to be returned to the researcher and one copy to be retained by the participant.

Thank you for your participation. By submitting this form you are indicating that you have read the description of the study, are over the age of 18, and that you agree to the terms as described in the short questionnaire that follows:

I have read this form and received a copy of it. I understand the purpose and nature of this study and I am participating voluntarily. I understand that I can withdraw from the study at any time, without any penalty or consequences. I have had all my questions answered to my satisfaction.

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I agree to take part in this study and I hereby grant permission for the data generated from this research to be used in the researcher's publications on this topic.

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I grant permission under the following conditions:

I grant permission for the research to be recorded and saved for purpose of review by the researcher, supervisor / principal investigator, and ethics committee.

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I grant permission for the research recordings to be used in presentations or documentation of this study.

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Participant’s names and signature _____________________

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Date___________________

Researcher names and signature_______________________

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Contact

If you have any questions at any time about this study or the procedures, you may contact the supervisor Prof L Steenveld Email:[email protected] , Office: +27(0)46-6037142

Mobile:+27(0)825890885

Thank you for taking the time to read this information sheet.