A Twisted Style
The Culture of Dreadlocks in "Western" Societies
1st Edition
Published on 14. May 2021
144 pages
978-1-80073-071-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Very engaging and intriguing... Being fascinated by how cultural societies evolve globally, I never imagined that dreadlocks could form an interesting part of both general and academic discussions. Salute and kudos to the author!" * Manju Rughwani, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, IndiaMore details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Bibliography; Index; 10 Illustrations
ISBN-13
978-1-80073-071-7 (9781800730717)
DOI
10.3167/9781800730700
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
05/2021
1st Edition
Berghahn Books
€130.40
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Person
Maja Tabea Jerrentrup works as Associate Professor of media and photography at Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Pune, India, and is a faculty member of the Indian Institute of Photography, Delhi.
Content
List of Figures
Introduction
Chapter 1. Approaching dreads
Chapter 2. Past, Present & Localization
Chapter 3. The Journey, Reflexivity and Self-Determination
Chapter 4. Opposition and Integration
Conclusion: A perfect way to be imperfect
References
Index
Introduction
Chapter 1. Approaching dreads
Chapter 2. Past, Present & Localization
Chapter 3. The Journey, Reflexivity and Self-Determination
Chapter 4. Opposition and Integration
Conclusion: A perfect way to be imperfect
References
Index
