Organised by University of The Arts London (UAL)
This two-hour webinar is an introduction to the history of post-war British youth subcultures, and will focus on the backgrounds, histories and contexts in which they emerged.
This webinar led by Ray Kinsella and Kevin Quinn and will introduce the key concepts and theories around British youth subcultures. From bebop hipsters in Soho during the 1940s to grime kids from the inner-city in 2021, youth subcultures have been a dominant, prominent and subversive facet of British cultural life.
Beginning with the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies (CCCS) whom first developed British subcultural studies during the 1970s, and then working through important theoretical texts such as Cohen (1972), Hebdige (1979) and Sarah Thornton (1995), we shall explore the traditions and the social and historical contexts in which debates and practices concerning youth cultures arose.
We will examine how subcultures and deviancy are entwined, investigate their origins and ask why do and have subcultures continue to generate academic interest and media scrutiny.
Who should attend this session?
This webinar is aimed at anyone with an interest in British youth subcultures, and also anyone interested in how popular music, popular culture, fashion, race and gender combine, and how identity formations are constructed, deconstructed and reconstructed through youth subcultures.
Outcomes
After this session you will:
• Identify the canon of post-war British youth subcultures
• Explain the significance of the sartorial styles, music, and cultural rituals associated with each one
• Gain a basic understanding of the social and political transformations that took place in Britain after the war and the flashpoints from which these youth subcultures developed
• Identify the role that the class structure, black people and women played within the emergence, evolution and exposure of these scenes
• Evaluate the vital role the mainstream media plays in youth subcultures
Each webinar will feature:
• Expert knowledge from industry professionals
• Opportunities to meet other like-minded creatives
• A chance to join the conversation with a live Q&A
Our webinar sessions are aimed at anyone looking to upskill and develop their professional practices. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion
For enquiries please email ualshortcourses@arts.ac.uk
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