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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. What is one of the common objects of the dominant culture mentioned that takes on a new meaning when used by a subculture?
2. According to Chapter 8, what do Skinheads use to represent their principle of masculinity?
3. For its aesthetic qualities, Hebdige says that style might be what?
4. What types of clothing do Punkers generally like to wear?
5. In terms of style, what does supply drive?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Hebdige view a style of chaos and flux?
2. How does Nuttal feel about the rocker jacket?
3. According to Chapter 6, what is the relationship between the mass culture and subcultures?
4. Why do many black subcultures consist of more than the youth found in white subcultures?
5. In terms of its relation to the subculture, what does Hebdige say happens to the object's meaning once it goes back to the dominant culture?
6. According to Hebdige, how do Punkers affect mass media?
7. In your opinion, how does the content of this book affect present day society in America?
8. How does Hebdige say the mass culture uses style?
9. After leaving a subculture, what is the difference between the cultural options for blacks and whites according to Hebdige?
10. According to Hebdige, what is considered cultural "noise"? What does it mean?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Of the Rastafarian and Punk subcultures, which one seems to be the most defiant of the dominant culture, in your opinion? Give specific examples from the book that support your point of view.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the "black experience" through the eyes of George Jackson and Genet. What personal factors influence each of their opinions?
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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