Theological Reflections on “Gangnam Style”: A Racial, Sexual, and Cultural Critique

"Are we 'laughing at' or 'laughing with' Psy? Arguing persuasively that we do both, the authors explore how people of Asian descent have been marginalized by racial stereotypes even as they have made use of them to shape their own emerging identities. This book will inspire readers to pause at the interface between cultural expectation and personal integrity, and there attend to how we view others, how they view us, and how we view ourselves." - Cynthia L. Rigby, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, USA

As we listen to Psy's music are we laughing at him or with him? This book responds to this question from historical and theological perspectives and tackles the pressing issues concerning racial stereotypes, imposed masculinity, and imitating another in order to ridicule him/her.As we listen to Psy's music are we laughing at him or with him? This book responds to this question from historical and theological perspectives and tackles the pressing issues concerning racial stereotypes, imposed masculinity, and imitating another in order to ridicule him/her.