Northern Ireland during The Troubles (1960s-1998) was a region divided, with Catholic resistance ... more Northern Ireland during The Troubles (1960s-1998) was a region divided, with Catholic resistance to British/Protestant dominance creating a constant state of conflict and aggression. Out of and in response to this environment emerged a vibrant and energetic punk subculture during the late 1970s. Both Catholics and Protestants participated in a scene that often explicitly espoused nonsectarian values and anti-police and anti-paramilitary political views, as well as practicing subversive styles of dress and behavior. Thus punk bodies and spaces became radical alternatives to the dominant culture of Northern Ireland. In this proposal I am requesting funding to conduct research in Northern Ireland, with the goal of creating an institutional history of the punk subculture. Building off of the contacts I made during my short trip to Belfast, I plan to conduct as many interviews as possible with former members of the scene about their backgrounds, experiences, and memories in order to prod...
Northern Ireland during The Troubles (1960s-1998) was a region divided, with Catholic resistance ... more Northern Ireland during The Troubles (1960s-1998) was a region divided, with Catholic resistance to British/Protestant dominance creating a constant state of conflict and aggression. Out of and in response to this environment emerged a vibrant and energetic punk subculture during the late 1970s. Both Catholics and Protestants participated in a scene that often explicitly espoused nonsectarian values and anti-police and anti-paramilitary political views, as well as practicing subversive styles of dress and behavior. Thus punk bodies and spaces became radical alternatives to the dominant culture of Northern Ireland. In this proposal I am requesting funding to conduct research in Northern Ireland, with the goal of creating an institutional history of the punk subculture. Building off of the contacts I made during my short trip to Belfast, I plan to conduct as many interviews as possible with former members of the scene about their backgrounds, experiences, and memories in order to prod...
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