Ms Ann Thrope
New Member
Rebellion is a normal part of human development. Every generation creates a style they feel is unique to them and embraces the outrageous. In the 1920s flappers shocked society with bobbed hair and dresses with dropped waists that ended above the knee. After the war, the 1950s brought a return to 'youth culture' with rock'n'roll horrifying parents. At the same time beatniks wore their uniform of all-black topped with a beret. The 60s saw mini-skirts, tie-dye, fringed jackets, bra-less women, see-through dresses and blouses. In the 70s punks reacted by developing their own look: shaved heads or candy-colored mohawks, torn garments held together with safety pins, etc.
EVERY generation has its moment where they believe they are the only seekers of truth. EVERY generation attempts to distance itself from that hateful status quo through their music, their attire, their language. The vast majority don't go beyond the superficial in their rebellion, however, and when confronted with real life choices usually go the way that hateful older generation did. These moments of teen rebellion tend to be about fashion more than social or political revolution.
EVERY generation has its moment where they believe they are the only seekers of truth. EVERY generation attempts to distance itself from that hateful status quo through their music, their attire, their language. The vast majority don't go beyond the superficial in their rebellion, however, and when confronted with real life choices usually go the way that hateful older generation did. These moments of teen rebellion tend to be about fashion more than social or political revolution.
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