Goth in Japan
Finding identity in a spectacular subculture
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 18969221 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John M Skutlin (Chinese University of Hong Kong, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 36-51 |
| Publication date | 2016-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asian Anthropology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1683-478X • E-ISSN: 2168-4227 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1683478x.2015.1103937 |
| OpenAlex | W2369965081 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 14 |
This report provides a general overview of Goth subculture as it is performed in clubs, bars, and elsewhere in Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities of Japan. Originally formed around the gothic rock genre that appeared in the UK during the late 1970s, Goth has taken root in Japan as a spectacular subculture that is underground yet highly visible due to its characteristically dark and elaborate sartorial styling. Similar to their counterparts in the US and Europe, self-professed Goths in Japan often express identities that are contingent on a sense of alienation from mainstream social circles that is expressed ironically through a self-reflexive use of dark and morbid imagery and themes. Stories of informants demonstrate how Goth subculture factors into their personal narratives as a way of coping with alienation from social circles in Japan, an ironic expression of negativity, and a lifelong identity. Socioeconomic consequences and gender-related issues are also discussed
Aesthetics · Alienation · Art · Literature · Mainstream · Narrative · Political science · Social group · Social identity theory · Social science · Sociology · Gender Studies · Law · Music History and Culture · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,29 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |