What is hot with the young generation? Why do teens choose a particular subculture?
All different – all equal! First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. Thomas a Kempis (1380 -1471)
Warm-up activity To express themselves/ their own identity To develop their own styles distinct from others To show off To identity with a particular subculture To know who they are, to differ from social norms To support a … attitude and lifestyle To change the world to the best To try out all sort of options, to be designed to shock To rebel against the regime/society To reject everything, to conform to society’s standards To have their own values and beliefs
Guess the name! They are opposed to the values, norms and materialism in the society. They express this in loud and violent music, lyrics which frequently contain oppositional themes (anti-romantic love songs, anti-parents, anti-police), strange clothing and hair of unusual colours.(1970-1980)
Guess the name! As punk faded, they became a subculture in their own right. With starting white make-up, black or purple hair, black lipstick and fingernails, these people certainly stand out in the crowd. They see the world as dark place and like it that way. (1980-1990)
Guess the name! They don’t conform to society’s standards, showing this by dressing in unusual clothes, having long hair and living in groups together. For them loving means accepting others as they are, giving freedom to do as one pleases and to go where the flow takes you. (1960-1970)
Speaking Share your opinions on the following questions. Would you be interested in joining any of these groups? Why? What is easier: to join group or to leave it? Why? Do you become different or stay the same when you join a group?
I Don’t Think I Can Go with You, Actually I’d rather not, actually. I don’t really want to… Well, I think I’d prefer to/not to I wish I could, but… I’m afraid I can’t possibly… I don’t really fancy… The reason was that… Let me explain. You see,… But the point is, … The main reason is that … If I could explain… It’s like this; you see,…
Put in like or as. You are listening to this loud music again. I hate music … this. My mother didn’t allow me to dye my hair … I expected. Do you think I look … a hippie in these clothes? Did you see Jane yesterday? She was designed to shock, … always. Keith doesn’t identify himself with any subcultures, … most of his friends. I wish I were in a band … yours. Keith is happy. He has been working … DJ for the last month. Skinheads are usually regarded … violent and aggressive.
“A Subculture/Group I’d like to create” Revise all characteristics of different subcultures. Choose positive characteristics Appearance, music, values and beliefs Draw a picture or make a collage