Lecture=Themes: Subculture & Style File

Definition of Subculture In sociology, anthropology and cultural studies, a subculture is a group of people with a culture (whether distinct or hidden) which differentiates them from the larger culture to which they belong An introduction to writings on Subculture Skateboarding/ parkour and free running/ graffiti as a performance of the city,The Riot Grrrl movement as a feminine and feminist subculture,The portrayal of youth subculture in film and photography Look at Dogtown and Z boys (2001) Skater Peggy Oki Ian Borden ‘Performing the City Urban street skating is more political than 1970’s skateboarding South bank closure threat to skaters i believe this should not happen as it would be like taking the soul out of the place Lords of Dogtown (2005) Parkour/Freerunning Yamakasi (2001) Jump London (2005) Nancy McDonald The Graffiti Subculture, Here (on the street) real life and the issues which may divide and influence it, are put on pause. Miss Van McDonald suggest that women come to the subculture laden with the baggage of gender in that her physicality Swoon (US) Motorbike girl Girls trying to become more than just trophies to men Brigitte Bardot 1960’s Hells angels Women still being treated as lesser human beings Mod girl Girls standing up and fighting for their rights/ Girls rebeling Need to watch Quadrophenia (1979) Hippy girl Subculture arises through universities of the late 60’s and early 70’ s Media attention turns to Grunge scene Style without the subculture Distorts even further as the 90’s continue into the more more media friendly Spice Girls use of phrase “Girl Power” The commodity form Subcultural signs like dress styles and music are turned into mass produced objects