Supporting caste : a research on sexism in the Singaporean punk scene
Much research has been done on sexism in punk. Yet, little of these researches have been conducted in Asian countries. In this research, I discuss how sexism is manifested in the Singaporean punk scene. Punk prides itself on strong anti-establishment, non-conformist and egalitarian values, speaki...
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| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
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2016
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66178 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Much research has been done on sexism in punk. Yet, little of these researches have been
conducted in Asian countries. In this research, I discuss how sexism is manifested in the
Singaporean punk scene. Punk prides itself on strong anti-establishment, non-conformist and
egalitarian values, speaking out against inequalities such as racism and sexism. Existing literature
has illustrated how punk scenes are rooted in masculine values. They are also sexist in essence,
implementing practices that marginalize and discriminate against females, demonstrating the
extensiveness of sexism in society. Researching on the Singaporean punk scene, qualitative
interviews were conducted with participants to uncover how they participate in punk and how
sexism is manifested. The data showed how sexism in the Singaporean punk scene tend to be
subtle in nature, and how Asian values influenced the manifestation of sexism. Therefore, the
findings reinforce the ubiquitous nature of sexism in society. |
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