WRII-Ethnography

might be good for amanda!

This article is a case study that explores the US women-centered electronic/dance music (E/DM) DJ collective Sister SF. Specifically, it investigates the ways in which Sister SF has established its identity and responded to the inequalities and barriers female DJs experience in the male-dominated E/DM culture. Although the collective's goals reflect a liberal feminist perspective that supports equality between the sexes, Sister SF rejects a feminist label. To build and sustain its identity and the presence of female DJs, Sister SF has adopted practices characteristic of both grassroots do-it-yourself (DIY) collectives and commercial/corporate culture. The collision of practices from these seemingly disparate cultures has created the unique hybrid E/DM DJ collective that is Sister SF. The article begins by tracing the study of women's position on the margins of popular music and more specifically within E/DM culture. It then discusses the need for the establishment of a women-centered DJ space in San Francisco before examining Sister SF's choice to identify explicitly as "not feminist" despite its feminist practices. From here the collective's DIY goals and underpinnings are explored. Lastly, the paper addresses the corporate/commercial practices that extend into Sister SF's management of its expanding nationwide collective known as Sister USA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is not available at CCC, but you can request it from the library.

Moore, Karenza. "A Commitment to Clubbing." Peace Review 16.4 (2004): 459-465. In this article, Moore discusses the possibilities for clubbing's "original promise of tolerance, peace and love" (460) in the shadow of drugs and sexual predatory actions that people typically associate with the clubbing scene. Moore concludes that while Western powers like the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States negatively perceive club culture, the diversity, tolerance, and celebration of life that reflects the clubbing ideal is still possible to acheive (465).

Here's an example of an ethnographic essay that Brad's classes will discuss.

This particular clip shows a skate part back in the beginning of the 90's. Something to think about where its been and where it is. Also some similarities. Note the killer one-liners from the kids and the tricks. If you pay close enough attention, you can see an old school Powell-Peralta logo... I've shown my age long enough... GNAR!