SYMBOLISM OF CLOTHING OF SUBCULTURES AND COUNTERCULTURAL MOVEMENTS IN THE POLISH PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC PERIOD

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of subcultures and countercultural movements that shaped Polish reality during the Polish People's Republic period. This book is an extraordinary journey through decades in which young people expressed their beliefs and rebellion through a unique style of dress and symbolism. Discover how fashion became a manifesto, and clothing became a tool for expressing identity in times of political and social change.

• In-depth analysis of subcultures in Poland in the years 1945-1989
• Detailed descriptions of characteristic elements of clothing
• Explanation of the symbolism used by individual groups
• Presentation of the influence of Western subcultures on Polish sociological phenomena
• Comparative analysis of sister subcultures from the West
• In-depth study of the historical and social context
• Rich source of knowledge for sociologists, historians and culture lovers

The book "Symbolism of clothing of subcultures and countercultural movements in the Polish People's Republic period" is a comprehensive study of social phenomena that took place in Poland during the Polish People's Republic period. The author, based on rich source material, analyzes individual subcultures such as bikiniarze, bitnicy, hippies, punks and many others. She presents their ideologies, values and way of life, and also shows how these groups influenced the shaping of Polish cultural identity.

This publication is an invaluable source of knowledge for all those interested in the history of Poland, sociology, cultural anthropology and fashion. Thanks to it, one can better understand how young people in the Polish People's Republic period expressed their views and aspirations through clothing and symbolism. This book is also a fascinating read for those who want to learn more about alternative forms of culture and expression that developed in opposition to the official ideology.

The author not only describes individual subcultures, but also analyzes their mutual relations and influences. She shows how Western subcultures such as the hippie or punk movement influenced Polish sociological phenomena. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how Poland in the Polish People's Republic period was part of global cultural trends, while maintaining its unique identity.

This book is also a valuable source of information about the symbolism used by individual subcultures. The author explains the meaning of individual elements of clothing, such as hairstyles, makeup, jewelry or patches. She shows how these symbols served to express belonging to a given group, manifest their beliefs and distinguish themselves from the rest of society. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how fashion became a tool in the fight for freedom and the expression of identity in times of political and social restrictions.