(In)Equality and the Influence of Reggaeton Music as a Socialisation Factor: A Critical Analysis

Abstract Reggaetón music is very popular among Spanish speaking young people of high school-age. Thus, we intend to examine the values (in)equality between women and men transmitted in lyrics this genre. Using a Maxqda software-assisted Thematic Analysis methodology, 65 reggaetón songs with most commercial success during 2020 have been analysed. The results suggest that commercialised continues reproduce certain traditional masculine stereotypes (machismo). In discussion compare contrast alternative approaches positions concerning We feel it necessary educational spaces adopt critical consciousness raising approach due powerful influence exerted on regarding sexual stereotypes.