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Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse
Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-154).
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| author | Nel, Rossouw |
| author2 | Botha, Martin |
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| description | Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-154). |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10634 Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse Nel, Rossouw Botha, Martin Media Studies Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-154). This study examines tendencies of cultural rebellion by focusing on entertainment that engages with Afrikaner tradition. Examples from music, student films and autobiographies are used to illustrate that artists reclaim signifiers of their cultural heritage in performances of rebellion. New myths are appearing that seem to fulfill a young generation's need for a history outside of apartheid. It is suggested that these myths assist Afrikaners who feel alienated in post-apartheid South Africa to foster a sense of legitimacy and belonging. It will argue that countercultural thinking plays a major role in the discourse of rebellion. Research is conducted within the framework of communication and cultural studies. Popular texts are considered to constitute discourses that formulate and reproduce ideologies. An analysis of Afrikaner and countercultural discourse is conducted by means of texts. The creative output of rebellious Afrikaners is used to illustrate the manifestation of countercultural ideology in entertainment. Examples of the work of Andre P. Brink, Fokofpolisiekar, Karen Zoid, Koos Kombuis, Johan Nel, Bok van Blerk, Anton Kannemeyer and Jack Parow are analysed in order to highlight common features. Despite being positioned on different sides of the political spectrum, countercultural and Afrikaner ideology share similar values. Research on their history demonstrates that oppositional identity formation and the need for distinction were central to their development. This study also shows that rebellion and distinction are central to the development of trends in popular culture. The findings of this research provide some guidance to those interested in maintaining the relevance of Afrikaans language and culture. The discussion of the inner workings of style, taste and popularity may also have implications for strategies in the creative arts. Afrikaner cultural rebellion as a case study is thus relevant in terms of its success in the field of entertainment and as the product of a society in transition. 2014-12-30T19:51:00Z 2014-12-30T19:51:00Z 2010 Master Thesis Masters MA http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10634 eng application/pdf Centre for Film and Media Studies Faculty of Humanities University of Cape Town |
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| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse |
| title_full | Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse |
| title_short | Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse |
| title_sort | myths of rebellion afrikaner and countercultural discourse |
| topic | Media Studies |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10634 |
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