implications for alternative bands and do-it-yourself (DIY) dressing. While grunge music and style were absorbed by a large youth following‚ its status as a self-conscious subculture is debatable. People who listened to grunge music did not refer to themselves as “grungers” in the same way as “punks” or “hippies.” However‚ like these subcultures‚ grunge was co-opted by the music and fashion industries through its promotion by the media. Nirvana singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain‚ Seattle‚ Washington‚ 1990. Fueled
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Introduction The idea that youth subcultures are a product of social class is an argument put forward by Marxist sociologists working from the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies (CCCS) at Birmingham University. They argue that ‘spectacular’ youth subcultures‚ such as skinheads and punks‚ were a form of ‘magical’ resistance to the social and economic problems faced by young working class people. However‚ other sociologists reject the claim that youth subcultures are a product of social class
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Preface http://www.expatica.co.uk/life-in-united%20kingdom/lifestyle/Country-living_-Life-in-an-English-village-_14553.html - information about the countryside http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_art - information about the English art http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_United_Kingdom - information about the music in Englnd Modern English culture What is it that defines the culture of England? The definition culture is as objective and diverse as the
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A tattoo is the permanent insertion of ink or other pigments below the skin using a sharp instrument‚ as a form of decorative form of body modification. The word tattoo is derived from the Tahitian term "tatua‚" which means "to mark.” Since the dawn of time‚ tattoos have been used for all kinds of purposes. Tattoos have served as symbols of rights‚ symbols of rank or seniority‚ symbols of spirituality‚ devotion‚ religion‚ rewards for bravery and security. In ancient times‚ they were also used as
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Culture‚ which is the language‚ beliefs‚ values‚ norms‚ and behaviors‚ is around us everyday‚ all the time. To understand culture‚ social facts are necessary to know. Social facts are patterns of behavior that characterize a social group‚ which includes values‚ norms‚ and sanctions. In the movie‚ 12 Angry Men‚ the jury as a group is an example of a culture in which social facts can be described. The values of the jurors in 12 Angry Men seem to be along the same lines. Most of the men value that
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Tattoos in Western Culture The art of tattooing has changed in modern times quite drastically. It is slowly becoming more acceptable to own and display tattoos on one’s body. In more conservative times‚ those with tattoos were looked on as social outcast‚ turned down for jobs and seen as strange outsiders. However‚ within the past half century‚ tattoos have steadily become more acceptable. Millions of people in America now proudly tattoo their skin‚ with everything from religious symbols to
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In St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture‚ Tina Gianoulis wrote “hipsters have espoused tolerance and openness‚ sometimes engaging in bisexual relationships and wearing gender-bending styles” (675). For decades hipsters lived on the edge of society. They see themselves as the superior group in the category of being “cool”. They don’t live out their lives to societies standards‚ nor do they follow the ideals and trends‚ but make their own. There is no concrete version of the hipster‚ just mostly
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& low or good & bad culture. Popular culture is creative‚ and as such it is a legitimate object of study. • The popular is political. Cultural Studies Approaches to Fashion Identity Social Class Subculture Politics of Identity Consumption and Consumer society Structure v Agency Identity How does culture shape who we are? & How do we shape culture? How do we express our own identity through different forms of consumption?
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fear in eyes‚ maintain presence • Social Hierarchy^ • Ward Subculture- • Custodial Facility- • Custodial Staff- • Treatment staff- • Special Population- • Parole Board- 3. Components of a Youth Training School • Living Space • Security and Safety • Health Care • Mental Health Treatment • Education • Vocational Training • Parole 4. Ward Hierarchy • Shot Callers • Gang Members • Gang Affiliates • Cases/loners/victims • Punks/snitches 5. Disciplinary Practices • Isolation • Mechanical
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The Culture Industry Made up of economic institutions Adorno’s theories fundamental Commodity Fetishism The culture industry is successful because people fetishize cultural objects Creates false needs‚ alternative ways of thinking without people realizing People focus on consuming. To own it. We need to have it. Ex. Purchasing a concert ticket Standardization Popular music standardized: 1. Number of types immediately recognizable 2. Small number of structures 3. Small number of
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