Entre versos y realidades: un viaje por el contenido de las letras de la música urbana. Revisión de literatura

This article presents a systematic literature review on the impact of urban music lyrics, aiming to analyze how these musical expressions influence gender perceptions, the construction of youth identities, and the normalization of violence in educational contexts. A total of 675 studies were reviewed, selected for their relevance and methodological rigor, including anal-yses conducted in various regions such as the Amer-icas, Asia, and Europe, of which 120 were analyzed in depth. The results indicate that while urban music plays a key role in shaping identities and socializing values among young people, it also perpetuates gender stereotypes and reinforces unequal power dynamics that affect interpersonal relationships in school envi-ronments. Furthermore, critical approaches were identified that highlight the potential to recontex-tualize this music in educational spaces, promoting greater awareness and reflection on gender equality and violence. This review suggests the need for more local research to explore these dynamics in depth and for educational strategies that use urban music as a pedagogical tool to foster critical thinking among students.