http://www.shef.ac.uk/content/1/c6/10/39/12/7thompson.pdf
ß Social identity: What makes someone a skater, and why, and how
much, does that impact on their identity?
ß Subcultures: Previous research on youth cultures allows us to analyse
the collective aspect of shared identity in a group such as that of
skateboarders. It will also help to eventually define what skateboarding is,
a sport, a subculture or a lifestyle.
ß The construction of space: Space is important to skaters, given the
current local legislation banning skateboarding from many town centres
across the U.K., including Sheffield.
ß Skateboarding: This will help to place my research within what has
already been done and pull the other reading into focus.
people in the united kingdom, and around the world love skateboarding. they skateboard whenever it's not raining outside. that's because any kind of water ruins the wheels, bearings, trucks, and even the deck. skateboards are very expensive. in the united kingdom, you cant go 3 miles down the road in car or on foot without seeing a skate boarder.
This site helps people understand how important skateboarding is to people. It explains how some people have nothing but skateboarding, and how many kids would have no identity without skateboards. The author in the article states that. “that you cannot walk down the street without seeing at least one person riding or carrying a board.”
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
citation #1
http://www.shef.ac.uk/content/1/c6/10/39/12/7woolley.pdf
Social exclusion has developed as a term to refer to individuals within society who are
excluded due to poverty or other economic factors. This paper discusses the fact that of
the under-represented user of urban open spaces _ women, people from an ethnic
minority background, disabled people, older people and younger people _ young people,
and in particular teenagers are often perceived of as a problem in the urban context.
This is particularly the case for skateboarders. In the USA skateboarders are
increasingly being banned from city centres which have not been designed or are not
managed for them _ they are increasingly being expected to skate in purpose built skate
parks. This trend has spread to the UK where, particularly in some of the northern
towns, skateboarding as an activity is being outlawed. Over a 13 year period
skateboarders in the City of Sheffield, in particular, have been moved on from one
favourite location to another. Does the skateboard provided for them satisfy their needs
a n d make t h e m f e e l s o c i a l l y i n c l u d e d o r n o t ?
Initially the term ‘social exclusion’ was used in France to describe people ‘who had
slipped through the social insurance system, with the result that they were being
‘administratively excluded by the state’ (Burchardt, Le Grand and Piachaud, 1999). As
the term ‘social exclusion’ was adopted across the European continent during the late
1990’s it was increasingly used to describe people at an economic disadvantage and
i used this site, because it showed me from another skater's point of view how serious this situation is. he used specific dates showing what the government had done to get to this point on banning. the author also says, what will happen if skateboarders don't fight back. we could lose everything that has to do with skateboarding. we can't give up now, because if we quit now. because it means the ones who have kept skateboarding alive this long, will mean they did all that work of keeping it alive for nothing. i don't know about the other skaters,but i love skating and sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me going. i will fight to i get what i deserve, because im not giving up that early, i just hope there are more people out there like me and are willing to fight.
This site shows when this ban had started, and how the importance on my topic has increased throughout the years. The author arranged the events of what happened to keep skate boarding alive by the dates they happened. This is way more serious than just banning skateboarding, this is banning of several social activities. This had started in the United Kingdom and gradually made it to America in 1987. The term for this banning, is called social exclusion. Social exclusion applied for streets, parks, and communities; I chose this site, because I was shocked how big this issue really is, and how long this has been going on.
Social exclusion has developed as a term to refer to individuals within society who are
excluded due to poverty or other economic factors. This paper discusses the fact that of
the under-represented user of urban open spaces _ women, people from an ethnic
minority background, disabled people, older people and younger people _ young people,
and in particular teenagers are often perceived of as a problem in the urban context.
This is particularly the case for skateboarders. In the USA skateboarders are
increasingly being banned from city centres which have not been designed or are not
managed for them _ they are increasingly being expected to skate in purpose built skate
parks. This trend has spread to the UK where, particularly in some of the northern
towns, skateboarding as an activity is being outlawed. Over a 13 year period
skateboarders in the City of Sheffield, in particular, have been moved on from one
favourite location to another. Does the skateboard provided for them satisfy their needs
a n d make t h e m f e e l s o c i a l l y i n c l u d e d o r n o t ?
Initially the term ‘social exclusion’ was used in France to describe people ‘who had
slipped through the social insurance system, with the result that they were being
‘administratively excluded by the state’ (Burchardt, Le Grand and Piachaud, 1999). As
the term ‘social exclusion’ was adopted across the European continent during the late
1990’s it was increasingly used to describe people at an economic disadvantage and
i used this site, because it showed me from another skater's point of view how serious this situation is. he used specific dates showing what the government had done to get to this point on banning. the author also says, what will happen if skateboarders don't fight back. we could lose everything that has to do with skateboarding. we can't give up now, because if we quit now. because it means the ones who have kept skateboarding alive this long, will mean they did all that work of keeping it alive for nothing. i don't know about the other skaters,but i love skating and sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me going. i will fight to i get what i deserve, because im not giving up that early, i just hope there are more people out there like me and are willing to fight.
This site shows when this ban had started, and how the importance on my topic has increased throughout the years. The author arranged the events of what happened to keep skate boarding alive by the dates they happened. This is way more serious than just banning skateboarding, this is banning of several social activities. This had started in the United Kingdom and gradually made it to America in 1987. The term for this banning, is called social exclusion. Social exclusion applied for streets, parks, and communities; I chose this site, because I was shocked how big this issue really is, and how long this has been going on.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
citation #2
http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/First_amendment
protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference. See U.S. Const. amend. I. Freedom of expression consists of the rights to freedom of speech, press, assembly and to petition the government for a redress of grievances, and the implied rights of association and belief. The Supreme Court interprets the extent of the protection afforded to these rights. The First Amendment has been interpreted by the Court as applying to the entire
I chose to cite the first amendment, because it states that all groups should be allowed to get together and hang out; as long as conflict is not started. That means, by banning skateboarding, the government is breaking the constitution, which is not allowed. This is the most important site to me, because it shows if the government bans skateboarding that is breaking the rules to the constitution. They cannot break the constitution, especially if it interferes with the citizens’ freedom. I feel if we let them get away with breaking this right, they will stop not there. Have you ever heard the saying “I give u an inch, and you take a mile”? That’s exactly what will happen if we don’t stop them in their tracks.
this cite tells about the first amendment, and the first amendment states what our rights are. it tells how the freedom of expression, give americans the freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the freedoms to get together with our groups. as long as no harm is caused to animals,property,people, or violence among eachother.
protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference. See U.S. Const. amend. I. Freedom of expression consists of the rights to freedom of speech, press, assembly and to petition the government for a redress of grievances, and the implied rights of association and belief. The Supreme Court interprets the extent of the protection afforded to these rights. The First Amendment has been interpreted by the Court as applying to the entire
I chose to cite the first amendment, because it states that all groups should be allowed to get together and hang out; as long as conflict is not started. That means, by banning skateboarding, the government is breaking the constitution, which is not allowed. This is the most important site to me, because it shows if the government bans skateboarding that is breaking the rules to the constitution. They cannot break the constitution, especially if it interferes with the citizens’ freedom. I feel if we let them get away with breaking this right, they will stop not there. Have you ever heard the saying “I give u an inch, and you take a mile”? That’s exactly what will happen if we don’t stop them in their tracks.
this cite tells about the first amendment, and the first amendment states what our rights are. it tells how the freedom of expression, give americans the freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the freedoms to get together with our groups. as long as no harm is caused to animals,property,people, or violence among eachother.
citation #3
http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/portfolios/2003/mwk122/Reprt.pdf
Executive Summary
Penn State does not allow skateboarding on campus due to vandalism that has
occurred. To determine whether or not the Undergraduate Student Government should
reform this policy, I conducted interviews with the Penn State Police Investigations
Supervisor and the Director of Judicial Affairs.
The existing ban assumes that skaters will damage Penn State property, singles
out skateboards, and does not allow for the use of long boards (longer skateboards
incapable of causing physical damage). This ban also overlooks the transportation
potential of skateboards.
Student opinion was determined via a survey. Sixty percent of students feel that
skateboarding should be permitted on campus, and most students know someone who
skateboards.
Due to the voice of students and unjust assumptions in the ban, the Undergraduate
Student Government should seek alternatives to the current ban on skateboarding at Penn
State.
This link shows that people in Penn state, say basically the same thing that I say. Students in Penn state university state that people are responsible for their actions and people should not automatically assume if something gets messed up; that a skateboarder was responsible for it. Anybody can look guilty, but are not guilty until proven so. Everyone has a mind of their own, however people can be influenced. That does not mean they have to listen and follow someone’s influence. A skateboarder is a regular person, the only difference is he or she has a board. The skateboard doesn’t influence the skater; therefore the only person who controls you is yourself.
Executive Summary
Penn State does not allow skateboarding on campus due to vandalism that has
occurred. To determine whether or not the Undergraduate Student Government should
reform this policy, I conducted interviews with the Penn State Police Investigations
Supervisor and the Director of Judicial Affairs.
The existing ban assumes that skaters will damage Penn State property, singles
out skateboards, and does not allow for the use of long boards (longer skateboards
incapable of causing physical damage). This ban also overlooks the transportation
potential of skateboards.
Student opinion was determined via a survey. Sixty percent of students feel that
skateboarding should be permitted on campus, and most students know someone who
skateboards.
Due to the voice of students and unjust assumptions in the ban, the Undergraduate
Student Government should seek alternatives to the current ban on skateboarding at Penn
State.
This link shows that people in Penn state, say basically the same thing that I say. Students in Penn state university state that people are responsible for their actions and people should not automatically assume if something gets messed up; that a skateboarder was responsible for it. Anybody can look guilty, but are not guilty until proven so. Everyone has a mind of their own, however people can be influenced. That does not mean they have to listen and follow someone’s influence. A skateboarder is a regular person, the only difference is he or she has a board. The skateboard doesn’t influence the skater; therefore the only person who controls you is yourself.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
what i want to know about my topic
What did skateboarders do so horrible that the government is trying to ban skateboarding forever? Is this law county level; state level; or national level. What are the skateboarders doing to fight this skateboarding laws; especially the pro skateboarders? Who will be affected the most by this ban; my opinion is that the pros will be. Normal skateboarders skate just for fun, as do the professional skateboarders; they skate mostly for financial reasons. Most professionals have families that they have to support. What about the camera crews and everyone who works for them? Does the government understand that this is more serious than just stopping kids? Do they realize how many jobs are at stake; moreover do they realize how much are homeless population will increase with this skateboarding ban law. If this law does pass, are the authorities going to provide jobs for all these soon to be jobless citizens? My final question is what skateboarders can do to fight this restriction;mostly what are our odds of winning?
what i know about my topic
I know that the authorities have told people in my neighborhood, that if they saw any skaters on other neighbors' property to call them immediately. That includes the sidewalks, which where I live people fly and do not care if they hit someone. I know this because just last week I was riding my skateboard and fell in the road, when I attempted to get up a car had came out of nowhere and hit me. The worst part is they didn’t even stop to see if I was OK; I am very thankful that luckily I checked out ok. Thinking back now, when getting up when I did, resulted in the car not running me completely over. This brings me to the point in my topic that skateboarders are only villains if they choose to be, because I could have thrown my board through their windshield. Instead I kept my cool, and I know for a fact that my friends would have done the same thing.
why i chose skateboard banning to research
Skate boarding has been a part of my life since I was 12 years old. I should not be kicked out of somewhere just because I’m a skateboarder. People stereotype skateboarders saying they are all a bad influence, but I feel differently about that. Skateboarders are bad if they choose to be bad; skateboarders are just like any other human being. They can make their choice to be good or bad, it is all up to what they want to be. Skateboarding is the sport where you get to have fun; you don’t really have a practice schedule. You just skate whenever you want to. The authorities are trying to pass a law to ban it completely, wouldn’t that be unconstitutional to do, which in the first amendment it states that any group should be able to get together as long as they cause no harm to the city or citizens. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way; we should get together and make a difference.
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