Hip-Hop in a Women's World

The poem "If women ran hip hop" seems a little old fashioned for something that was wrote in 2007. It hits a lot of stereotypes about women, men, and music. I don't necessarily agree with the views talked about in it, but it does make an interesting case. It says "if women ran hip hop there would never be shootings." Is this saying that only men are dangerous and can stand up for themselves, or is it saying that men are dangerous and can't be trusted? It's almost like it's saying that women aren't capable of starting trouble such as a shooting. Also in the poem it says "and all shows would be all ages cause the economy of hip hop wouldn't revolve around the sale of alcohol." The subject of alcohol is a controversial one as it is, but when you throw gender in the mix it can cause a lot of arguments. I believe they are trying to say women don't need alcohol to have fun or enjoy music, but then again I don't agree with this at all. Not only men are alcoholics or enjoy drinking, women of all ages do too. Women are capable of making a profit no matter what they are selling, even if it is alcohol. Another topic that is pointed out here is the animal shelter. I know that a lot of women love cats and dogs, but so do men. No one would have a hip hop club that was full of animal shelter rescues, unless it was for some charity event. Hip hop has it's own style for a reason, not to be changed to fit "a women's needs and wants"; or what they think those are. The idea if women ran hip hop was fun to read, I just don't agree with any of it, and I'm sure a lot of other women who enjoy listening to hip hop music would agree too.