Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78 FutureLearn

Overview

In the late 1970s a new youth subculture emerged in the UK. This, of course, was punk, and a cultural revolt was underway.

On Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78 at University of Reading by FutureLearn, you will learn about the emergence of punk and its diverse range of meanings. 

Key facts

• You’ll use that lens to explore how youth cultures provided space for people to reimagine, discover and challenge the society and communities in which they were coming of age.

• You’ll explore punk as a tool of expression for young people, and how it related to politics and events. You’ll consider punk’s relationship with gender, class, race, sexuality and protest, drawing comparisons with the youth culture of today.

What will you achieve?

• Reflect on the relationship between punk and the socio-economic and political context of the time.

• Explore the iconography and styles that portray 'punk'.

• Discuss the legacy of punk - is it altogether positive and progressive or a more complex mixture of good and bad?

• Apply punk's DIY ethos to create and publish a zine reflecting your own creativity and original thinking.

• Critique punk's influence on society both in the 70s and today through your own research.

• Engage with the diverse range of music, meanings and media associated with the punk movement.