We engaged in anthropological studies of hipster culture in New York City. What is it? Does it still exist? Click below to download!
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unk music emerges largely from the social conflicts and derives its spirit to defend freedom against social norms. Hailed as “The Godmother of Punk,” Patti Smith has disrupted the stereotypes of women’s gender roles through music with her countercultural innovations including the application of poetry. Patti Smith and later punk generations have not only influenced
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 musician’s on-stage persona is critical to how he or she wants to be perceived. Choosing how one acts or performs onstage is essential for bringing the music to life; it’s essential for fans and concert-goers to connect with who this person is on stage and what message is being conveyed. The birth of punk music and
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n American society, getting a driver’s license is much more symbolic than what is displayed on the three-and-a-half inch, laminated card.  Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for most teenage Americans.  A license provides freedom from parents, freedom to get a job, and the freedom to explore.  Even driving to a nearby
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