Skateboarding, Power and Change

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.

Features previously unpublished illustrations and interviews with key industry insiders Draws attention to how skateboarding is connected to positive changes taking effect at local and global levels Accessibly written and grounded in ethnographic research

Autorentext

Indigo Willing (she/her) has a PhD in Sociology from The University of Queensland and is a researcher at Griffith University, Australia. Her research areas include skateboarding, subcultures, social inclusion and belonging. Indigo is also a community volunteer with We Skate Australia, We Skate QLD and Consent is Rad.

Anthony Pappalardo (he/him) is a writer with BFA in printmaking. He has co-authored Radio Silence: A Visual History of American Hardcore Music (2008) with Nathan Nedorostek and Live... Suburbia! (2011) with Max G. Morton.

Klappentext

Skateboarders are Taking a Stance.- Skateboarding Beyond the Looking Glass of Perceived Progressivism.- Change-Makers in Skateboarding.- Formative Experiences, Values, and Outlooks.- Challenges, Strategies, and Change-Making.- Wish Lists, Roadmaps, and Recipes for Skateboarding in the Future.- Stick With It: Legacies, Inheritances, and New Windows.

Inhalt
Skateboarders are Taking a Stance.- Skateboarding Beyond the Looking Glass of Perceived Progressivism.- Change-Makers in Skateboarding.- Formative Experiences, Values, and Outlooks.- Challenges, Strategies, and Change-Making.- Wish Lists, Roadmaps, and Recipes for Skateboarding in the Future.- Stick With It: Legacies, Inheritances, and New Windows.