Marxist Analysis Of This Is America By Gambino

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Marxist literary criticism is a practice that emphasizes the role of literature in illustrating the social and economic relations of a given time period. In the music video for "This is America," Gambino uses his platform to draw attention to the ongoing struggles of black Americans, particularly in regard to police brutality, poverty, and mass incarceration. The lyrics of the song highlight the ways on how black Americans are constantly being under surveillance and subject to violence. Gambino rapping in, "This is America / Don't catch you slippin' up / Look what I'm whippin' up." This line can be shown as a warning to black Americans to be constantly being aware of their surroundings and the potential for harm, as well as an explanation