We begin our exploration of outlaws with one of the most popular 20th century forms - the biker...
Part One: Where Did It All Begin?
Marlon Brando's Johnny in The Wild One certainly made a deep impression in American culture and shaped how the popular media - and popular fashion - saw the biker.
Part Two: Going Deeper - The History of Motorcycle Clubs
To understand better where motorcycle clubs came from, we look at the history of motorcycle clubs:
Reading: A Brief History of Motorcycle Clubs
Assignment: Questions on a Brief History of Motorcycle Clubs
One of the more famous clubs, Hell's Angels, has an interesting history and demonstrates the strange relationship that popular culture has with the clubs and their illegal activity.
Part Three: Symbolism and Motorcycle Clubs
Assignment: Symbolism and Motorcycle Clubs
Reading: LIFE Magazine and Hell's Angels
After discussing episodes of Sons of Anarchy, we all be exploring symbols in motorcycle clubs and what they represent to its members and how they are understood in popular culture.
Part Four: Assignment - Creating Your Own Motorcycle Club
Assignment: Designing Your Own Motorcycle Club
Your assignment is to create your own motorcycle club - with all the symbols and structure associated with real outlaw motorcycle clubs. The assignment is due on Thursday, March 6th.
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