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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Hebdige say has been neglected?

2. What purpose does Hebdige say mass culture serves to subcultures?

3. What period in history does Hebdige focus on?

4. According to the Rastafarians, which of the following is considered a blessing?

5. Which of the following is considered a usual sociological factor?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Hebdige, what is a major factor that separates the mass culture from subcultures?

2. What physical and social affect did the London heat wave of 1976 have on the people of London according to Hebdige?

3. According to Hebdige, what affect does the Glam subculture have on someone looking in from the outside?

4. Does Hebdige believe subcultures can have a positive affect on individuals?

5. Does Hebdige agree with the idea that all subcultures are lumped into one "class"?

6. What does Hebdige say was Punk's mission when they formed?

7. What is the history of the blacks from the West Indies compared to the post-war British youth?

8. In Chapter 5, what does Hebdige say is important with regard to why a subculture is formed?

9. In Chapter 4, how do the Teddy Boys contradict themselves?

10. How do the Skinheads identify with black subcultures?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, the author agreed that "Style, as a form of articulation, cannot be understood outside of the context in which it is intended." Do you agree with this analysis? If so, give specific personal reasons and examples from the book that support this. If not, explain why you do not agree as well as your point-of-view on style.

Essay Topic 2

The author says its more important to understand the historical context of a subculture than the "familiar rites of passage associated with the transition from childhood to maturity." Discuss the historical context of the Punk, Reggae, Rastafarian, 1950's Teddy Boys, and 1970's Teddy Boys subcultures. Give specific information noted in the text.

Essay Topic 3

The author says that subcultures represent a "culture of conspicuous consumption." What specific examples did he give to support this notion with regard to the 1950's Teddy Boys and Punk. (i.e. bricolage, sexuality, music, dance, journalism, law)

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