Subculture by the Centuries

Greg MyersGreg Weber

Mikaela Smith

THE 1920’S

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change in woman behavior

The Flappers as (represented by

Betty Boop (to the right)) were an

almost unacceptable group

FASHION

Were young women of the ‘20’s

Wore shorter skirts (time period)

The Women often had bob cuts, and other short

boyish haircuts

IDEOLOGY

Wore excessive make up

Drank alcohol

Smoked

Drove Automobiles

Broke social and even sexual Norms

The 1930’sGreg Myers

Pachucos• They were Mexican- American youth during the 30’s and 40’s in the Southwestern United States.• They were the 2nd generation of Mexican-American Youth from the burros and LA during WWII.• They were a rebellious group that originated in East Los Angeles.• They were the first subculture group to show their rebellion by

display, like by their clothing and by their actions.

Fashion

Zoot Suits• It was a style of clothing that became popular in the 1930’s and 40’s.• It was an oversized suit, with wide-legged pantsgathered at the ankles, with huge shoulder pads, which was sometimes called a “carlango”.It was usually worn for formal occasions and it was worn with a long walled chain, pointed shoes, and a large hat with a feather.

Music

• Music was also very important to them.• Much of the Puchucos lifestyle revolved around

going to dance halls where they could listen and dance to swing bands.

G R E G W E B E R

THE 1940’S

HIPSTERS

• Hipsters in the 1940’s were aficionados of jazz

• Hipster is used to describe someone as “in the know”

• White youth began to invade African American communities for music and dance

HIPSTER

• Hipsters derived from mainstream with there philosophies

Philosophies include: • Racial Diversity• Drug Habits• Exploratory Sexual Nature

HIPSTERS

• Loved to dress fancy• Rejected work• Refused to attend school• Did not accept any social obligation

THE 1950’SMikaela Smith

Subcultures of the 50’s• “Mod” from modernist. It originated in London in the late 50’s.• They were most known for their obsession with style and reputation

for fighting• Often socialized at seaside resorts on the south of England on the

weekends

• Cathy McGowan, host of the pop music show, “Ready, Steady go” was known as the “Queen of the Mods”.

Music:

• Music: Modern Jazz, reggae, R & B Soul, some artists from that time include:• Frank Sinatra• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3kcvKd7mXE• The Kinks

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk3Ei_yoI4c

Mod Fashion:

• Carnaby street fashion, brand like Fred Perry, and Ben Sherman

• Females wore bright colored frocks and tall bright boots.

The 1960’sGreg Weber

Hippies

• Rejected mores of normal American life

• The movement rose from an opposition to the Vietnam War

• The movement started from American college campuses

Hippie Fashion

• Long Hair• Unconventional Dress• Beards • Sandals • Beads

Hippies

• Communal living• Vegetarianism• Peace (Non-Violence)• “Make Love Not War”• Recreational use of drugs

Music• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLiLSRKms30 Bob

Dylan, Like a rolling stone• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMwZsFKIXa8 The

Beatles, Can’t Buy Me Love• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5W4k6vD2WY The

Rolling Stones, I Can’t get no satisfaction

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DISCO

• Disco became popular in the later 70’s.

• It was a style of music, and a style of clothing.

• There were also disco clubs for dancing and socializing.

• They also were free-spirited

FASHION:

• Bell Bottoms,

• Afros

• Platform shoes

MUSIC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzjbAxCnt7U

THE 1980’SMikaela Smith

PUNKS Punks were really big into their grungy

exotic style, and their hair made their outfits. They had a style of music they liked too.

FASHION Denim Jackets Big Hair Neon skirts or pants Skinny jeans High top shoes

MUSIC Billy Idol, Siouxsie, The Banshees, and

The Ramones. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9j6

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The 1990’sGreg Myers

Goths

Generally viewed as people who that find comfort within each other and feel as outsiders to the rest of other cultures.

Fashion

Goths usually dress in black clothing and also with black make up, spiked jewelry( bracelets, necklaces).

Music

It was mostly metal and rock music

Marilyn Manson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=wdotqKKjbm8 Nirvana:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg

THE 2000’SGreg Myers

Emo

The term “Emo” refers to a type of music, but it also refers to the type of people that follow that music.

It is usually associated with dark, sentiment actions or feelings.

Fashion

Emo fashion is usually recognized for its hairstyles, like long-swept bangs covering both eyes or just one.

Bright colors are also sometimes used as highlights in their hair.

Music

Emo is a type of subculture but its also a type of rock music as well

Some bands include: Green Day, Blink 182 and also My Chemical Romance

Green Dayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAJDP6e

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