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Power to the people

Title: Power to the people

Essay , 2007 , 11 Pages , Grade: 1,0

Autor:in: Kerstin Holz (Author)

Communications - Media and Politics, Politic Communications
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This essay analyses how politics and popular music worked together in order to create a new identity in Britain during the mid-90s. It also shows how Tony Blair used the phenomenon of Britpop to his advantage during the election campaign that got him into power.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Who are we?
  • Britain under Thatcher
  • The Roots - Swingin' 60s
  • Thatcher's impact on Britishness

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay investigates research carried out into the Britpop era of the mid-90s in Great Britain in relation to politics and its impact on national identity. The essay explores Thatcherism, New Labour, popular music, and national identity to understand how these factors shaped British identity during this period.

  • The impact of Thatcherism on British society and national identity
  • The emergence of Britpop as a cultural movement and its roots in the 1960s
  • The relationship between music and national identity
  • The role of class in shaping British culture and identity
  • The influence of political events on youth culture and artistic expression

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • Who are we? This section defines the term "national identity" and explores the role of culture in shaping individual identity and the concept of a nation as a symbolic community.
  • Britain under Thatcher This chapter discusses the impact of Margaret Thatcher's leadership on British society during the 1980s, highlighting the rise of individualism, free market economics, and the decline of the welfare state. It also examines the growing inequality and disillusionment that emerged during this period.
  • The Roots - Swingin' 60s This section explores the origins of Britpop, tracing its roots back to the 1960s and the influence of bands like The Beatles, The Kinks, and The Small Faces. It examines how these bands influenced the Britpop sound and visual style.
  • Thatcher's impact on Britishness This chapter examines how Thatcherism impacted the concept of Britishness, leading to a stagnation of youth culture and a different perspective on national identity. It also discusses the emergence of the Stone Roses as a catalyst for change in British youth culture.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The essay focuses on the Britpop era, national identity, Thatcherism, New Labour, popular music, and class as key themes. The analysis also draws on concepts such as cultural identity, symbolic community, and the "we-feeling" versus "them and us" dynamic.

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Title
Power to the people
College
Oxford Brookes University  (School of Arts and Humanties)
Grade
1,0
Author
Kerstin Holz (Author)
Publication Year
2007
Pages
11
Catalog Number
V72671
ISBN (eBook)
9783638727921
ISBN (Book)
9783638810517
Language
English
Tags
Power
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Kerstin Holz (Author), 2007, Power to the people, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/72671
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