Blending of subcultures: the example of burlesque Cover Image

Prolínání subkultur: příklad burlesky
Blending of subcultures: the example of burlesque

Author(s): Veronika Němcová
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Kulturní studia
Keywords: Culture; subculture; BDSM; Gothic; Pin-up; burlesque; alternative lifestyle

Summary/Abstract: Human society is surrounded by culture, and through it expresses its customs, traditions andcultural patterns. This legacy will pass on to the future generations through the socialinteractions. In real life it is not possible to create such a culture that is identified by everyone.This contradiction and disagreement is reflected by criticism of social conventions, andalways has been associated with an art and ideological movements. Burlesque originated atthe end of the 19th century as a satirical and parodic performances connected with thestriptease. In the fifties of the 20th century, in the postwar period, against the background ofculture appeared the first subcultures in connection with the collapse of consensus, aversion towarfare, political ideologies and newly brings a brand-new attitude to life and self-expression,the alternative way of life. Culture is a living phenomenon with an ability to revitalize andtransform itself through the time. At first glance its parts might not be related, but rather maybe interwoven. The possible ways of blending are demonstrated in this work just through thesubcultures and the burlesque.

  • Issue Year: 7/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 57-81
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Czech