Media and Youth Culture
Task 1 - Music and Subcultures:
Subculture - A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the large culture.
Teddy Boys:
The Teddy Boy;s, who were also know as Ted, were a British subculture typified by young men wearing clothes that were partly inspired by the styles worn by dandies in the Edwardian era. Teddy boys mainly listened to jazz and skiffle music, although they later became know for listening to rock and roll music. The Teddy Boys were involved with gangs a lot, and you could identify them as certain gangs wore the same colour jacket or drove the same motorcycle etc. Their involvement in gangs however wasn't too serious as the violence rate was very low along with the vandalism rate. so overall i would say the Teddy Boys influence on their followers wasn't too bad but not good as it encouraged them to join gangs.
Task 2 - Dyers Star Theory:
Chrissy Tiegen is a well-known American model and author. She is well-known from her debut modelling job for the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Issue back in 2010 and then again on the cover alongside Lily Aldrin back in 2014. Chrissy Tiegen also is known for marrying singer John Legend back in 2013. She is known for not only modelling and being married to John Legend but for her work in representing women to be able to respect their bodies and be comfortable after an internet troll began 'fat shaming' her whilst she was pregnant with her child. Ever since then she has been an activist against fat shaming women. Also she has showed support to black Americans throughout the issues raised by Donald Trump being elected President last year. Overall Chrissy Tiegen has had a large impact as an activist for many American big-time issues.
Task 3 - A Step Back In Time:
For this task I asked my mum about what song identifies her youth. My mum said the song 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls was her favourite song throughout her youth. She chose this song because it represented girls and gave her a 'girl power' vibe which she really enjoyed and still enjoys to this day. Also she thought that the song gave girls everywhere a voice because to was inspirational. She also chose another song called 'Want it that way' by the Backstreet Boys. She chose this song because it reminded her of the times when she was on holiday with friends for the first time. She also said it reminded her of a time when she felt free from leaving school and the stress of starting a new job etc.
Task 4 - Hip-Hop Culture
Hip-Hop is important to young Black Americans a voice and a way to escape their reality. they never really had much due to White Americans claiming everything they created in the music industry. Hip-Hop was the one thing no one could take from them. Hip-Hop inspired them to do great things and not bother what anyone has to say to them, it gave them confidence,something to be proud of.
Eminem really inspires me as he is one of the most successful rappers in the music industry. He grew up from absolutely nothing but powered through with his ability to write song lyrics and perform them. He grew up in a predominantly black neighbour hood and was constantly bullied so he pushed all this negativity into his song lyrics. As he got older he started doing underground rap battles and that's where Dr Dre found him and signed him to his record label. his music is extremely inspiring as it shows that no matter what life throws at you if you can channel it in the proper ay you can be anything you set your mind to.
Task 5 - Love Her or Hate Her
Teddy Boys:
The Teddy Boy;s, who were also know as Ted, were a British subculture typified by young men wearing clothes that were partly inspired by the styles worn by dandies in the Edwardian era. Teddy boys mainly listened to jazz and skiffle music, although they later became know for listening to rock and roll music. The Teddy Boys were involved with gangs a lot, and you could identify them as certain gangs wore the same colour jacket or drove the same motorcycle etc. Their involvement in gangs however wasn't too serious as the violence rate was very low along with the vandalism rate. so overall i would say the Teddy Boys influence on their followers wasn't too bad but not good as it encouraged them to join gangs.
Task 2 - Dyers Star Theory:
Chrissy Tiegen is a well-known American model and author. She is well-known from her debut modelling job for the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Issue back in 2010 and then again on the cover alongside Lily Aldrin back in 2014. Chrissy Tiegen also is known for marrying singer John Legend back in 2013. She is known for not only modelling and being married to John Legend but for her work in representing women to be able to respect their bodies and be comfortable after an internet troll began 'fat shaming' her whilst she was pregnant with her child. Ever since then she has been an activist against fat shaming women. Also she has showed support to black Americans throughout the issues raised by Donald Trump being elected President last year. Overall Chrissy Tiegen has had a large impact as an activist for many American big-time issues.
Task 3 - A Step Back In Time:
For this task I asked my mum about what song identifies her youth. My mum said the song 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls was her favourite song throughout her youth. She chose this song because it represented girls and gave her a 'girl power' vibe which she really enjoyed and still enjoys to this day. Also she thought that the song gave girls everywhere a voice because to was inspirational. She also chose another song called 'Want it that way' by the Backstreet Boys. She chose this song because it reminded her of the times when she was on holiday with friends for the first time. She also said it reminded her of a time when she felt free from leaving school and the stress of starting a new job etc.
Task 4 - Hip-Hop Culture
Hip-Hop is important to young Black Americans a voice and a way to escape their reality. they never really had much due to White Americans claiming everything they created in the music industry. Hip-Hop was the one thing no one could take from them. Hip-Hop inspired them to do great things and not bother what anyone has to say to them, it gave them confidence,something to be proud of.
Eminem really inspires me as he is one of the most successful rappers in the music industry. He grew up from absolutely nothing but powered through with his ability to write song lyrics and perform them. He grew up in a predominantly black neighbour hood and was constantly bullied so he pushed all this negativity into his song lyrics. As he got older he started doing underground rap battles and that's where Dr Dre found him and signed him to his record label. his music is extremely inspiring as it shows that no matter what life throws at you if you can channel it in the proper ay you can be anything you set your mind to.
Task 5 - Love Her or Hate Her
