Social Developments: Youth Culture Developments - Punks Flashcards
Name a rebellious youth culture that emerged in the 1970’s
Punks
What inspired the creation of Punk? What did this band do?
USA band “New York Dolls” who rejected commercialism
Name a British Punk bands
The Sex Pistols
What was the Punk Culture based on (Not to do with DIY)?
Nihilism
What does Nihilism mean?
Feeling like nothing matters
What clothes did the punks wear?
Ripped t-shirts and bin liners and safety pins
What controversial symbol did some Punks wear? Why?
Swastika. Wore it to shock the generation that had fought in WWII
Name a key Punk style designer
Vivienne Westwood
How anti-deferential were the Sex Pistols? (2 ways)
They made a song disrespecting the Queen
What was significant about the Sex Pistols song about the queen in terms of it’s scale?
It was not allowed to be played on BBC Radios but still reached #2 on the charts
What did the Punk Movement show about young people in Britain?
They wanted to change overall national attitudes
How did the older public react to Punks? What did they do?
They despised them, even singing hymns outside their concerts
How did many young people feel about the Punk movement?
They resonated with them due to their lyrics
Why did the Punk culture emerge in terms of economic conditions?
Affluence was beginning to run out in Britain
What happened to pop in the 1970’s?
It became more theatrical
