Ismail, Roslina and Liu, Mengye (2024) Sartorial subversion in subculture of Malaysian female Muslim punks. International Journal of Cultural Studies, 27 (6). pp. 736-759. ISSN 1367-8779, DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/13678779241253294.
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Punk culture, with its hallmark rebellious aesthetic, often stands in stark contrast to the modesty prescribed by Islamic traditions, particularly regarding women's attire. This article explores the sartorial practices of female Muslim punks in Malaysia, investigating the complex interplay of gender, religion, and subcultural identities within the Malaysian context. Employing an ethnographic approach, we examine how these women use dress for self-expression, empowerment, and resistance, challenging the historic oversights in punk discourse. Introducing the conceptual framework of `the localization of subculture', our research provides a theoretical model for understanding how global subcultures, like punk, adapt to local contexts, leading to unique cultural expressions. Examining individual approaches to dress practices, our findings demonstrate the ability of the Malaysian punk community to deconstruct conventional norms and actively construct meanings of its own. This article invites a re-evaluation of subculture studies and advocates rethinking what we know about subcultures by considering local influences.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | dress practice; gender; individuality; Muslim punk women; subculture |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) M Music and Books on Music > M Music |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Creative Arts (formerly known as the Cultural Centre) Universiti Malaya |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jan 2025 05:04 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jan 2025 05:04 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/46932 |
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