UID:
edocfu_9960860610702883
Format:
1 online resource (144 p.)
ISBN:
9781800730717
Content:
In "western" cultures, some people have chosen a dreadlock hairstyle, despite many in mainstream society looking at it in a negative light. This book deals with contradictions surrounding the hairstyle such as often representing a protest against the prevailing right-wing political systems, yet also emphasizing the white person’s power to appropriate any style. Based on interviews and close observations in social media, the book offers insights into the culture(s) surrounding dreadlocks and ultimately interprets the phenomenon as a postmodern form of individuality.
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Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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Figures --
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Introduction --
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Chapter 1. Approaching Dreads --
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Chapter 2. Past, Present, and Localization --
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Chapter 3. The Journey, Reflexivity, and Self-Determination --
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Chapter 4. Opposition and Integration --
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Conclusion. A Perfect Way to Be Imperfect --
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References --
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Index
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In English.
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1515/9781800730717
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781800730717?locatt=mode:legacy
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781800730717
