Subculture by the Centuries Greg Myers Greg Weber Mikaela Smith

THE 1920’S Greg Weber

 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’s Greg Myers

Pachucos They were Mexican- American youth during the 30’s and 40’s in the Southwestern United States. They were the 2 nd 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 pants gathered 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.

GREG WEBER 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’S Mikaela 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 The Kinks

Mod Fashion: Carnaby street fashion, brand like Fred Perry, and Ben Sherman Females wore bright colored frocks and tall bright boots.

The 1960’s Greg 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 Bob Dylan, Like a rolling stone The Beatles, Can’t Buy Me Love The Rolling Stones, I Can’t get no satisfaction

THE 1970’S MIKAELA SMITH

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

Mikaela Smith

 Punks were really big into their grungy exotic style, and their hair made their outfits. They had a style of music they liked too.

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

 Billy Idol, Siouxsie, The Banshees, and The Ramones.  nSk nSk

Greg Myers

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

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

 It was mostly metal and rock music  Marilyn Manson:   Nirvana: 

Greg 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 Day deVU deVU