Skateboarding, Power and Change
Author | : Indigo Willing |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2023-06-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789819912346 |
ISBN-13 | : 9819912342 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book explores how cultural, social and political change happens through a unique analysis of the ‘ethical turn’ in skateboarding today. Insights shared by key change-makers and industry insiders cover themes including First Nations, Black and People of Color, skater-run creative innovations, anti-colonialism, anti-racism initiatives, and a growing focus on equity and empowering skaters historically discriminated against due to gender and/or sexuality. These dynamic changes are also connected to conceptual and theoretical frameworks from skate research, journalism, and sociology. This is a must-read for anyone interested in subcultures and social change.