Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse

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dc.contributor.advisorBotha, Martinen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorNel, Rossouwen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-30T19:51:00Z
dc.date.available2014-12-30T19:51:00Z
dc.date.issued2010en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references (p. 137-154).en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis 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.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationNel, R. (2010). <i>Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10634en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationNel, Rossouw. <i>"Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10634en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationNel, R. 2010. Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Nel, Rossouw AB - 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. DA - 2010 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2010 T1 - Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse TI - Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10634 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/10634
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationNel R. Myths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourse. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies, 2010 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10634en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentCentre for Film and Media Studiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherMedia Studiesen_ZA
dc.titleMyths of rebellion : Afrikaner and countercultural discourseen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMAen_ZA
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