Swinging Toward Social Change: How Lindy Hop Promotes Gender Equality
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Lily Shaw (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
- Advisor
- Joseph Gonzalez
Abstract: Lindy Hop is a type of swing dance that became popularized in the late 1920’s. As a dancer in the current revival, I have noticed a dissonance between the discussions of gender equality in the community and the people’s actions. After conducting interviews and observations at The Snowball, a Lindy Hop event in Stockholm, Sweden, I coded my data and organized it based on common themes. I discovered that the community members’ actions and experiences are not as progressive as their discussions. Furthermore, individuals have not thought much about their goals for the future of Lindy Hop. I believe that we can bridge these gaps through being accountable for our actions, creating discussion, and holding our leadership to high standards.
Swinging Toward Social Change: How Lindy Hop Promotes Gender Equality
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Honors Project
- Shaw, L. (2018). "Swinging Toward Social Change: How Lindy Hop Promotes Gender Equality." Unpublished Honors Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
- Language: English
- Date: 2018
- Keywords
- Lindy Hop, swing dancing, gender equality
African-American dance, social change