Sukeban (Girl Gangs) (1960s – 1970s) (1 янв 1960 г. – 1 дек 1979 г.)

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Description:
Female delinquent gangs formed in response to exclusion from male gangs. They had strict codes, modified school uniforms (long skirts, decorated with symbols), and engaged in shoplifting, violence, and other rebellious acts. Some gangs numbered in the thousands, marking it as a massive movement of female resistance.

Cultural / Historical Context:
Sukeban emerged during a period of social upheaval and changing gender roles. These gangs provided young women with an alternative to traditional expectations and offered a space for female solidarity and empowerment. The rise of feminism, combined with the limited opportunities for women in Japanese society, fueled their desire for autonomy and recognition.

Events/Names:
1960s-1970s: Peak of Sukeban activity, with numerous gangs forming in schools and cities across Japan.

Films and media began to portray Sukeban, solidifying their image in popular culture.

Specific Events:
1973: Release of the film Sukeban Gerira (Girl Boss Guerilla): This film and others like it helped popularize the image of Sukeban in Japanese media, contributing to their notoriety and influence.

1976: Mass arrests of Sukeban members in Osaka: These arrests highlighted the scale of Sukeban activity and the challenges they posed to law enforcement.

Connection to Youth Rebellion/Punk Sentiments:
Sukeban directly challenged gender norms and asserted female power in a patriarchal society. Their modified school uniforms, strict codes, and acts of defiance were a direct challenge to expectations of female passivity and obedience. Like Riot Grrrls in later decades, they created their own subculture centered on female solidarity, self-expression, and resistance to male dominance. Their violence, though controversial, was a means of asserting their strength and autonomy in a society that often devalued women.

Why This Subculture Matters:
Sukeban became icons of female resistance and subcultural identity, inspiring generations of women to challenge gender norms and assert their agency. They demonstrated that female rebellion could take diverse forms and that girls, too, could create powerful subcultures outside the mainstream. Their influence can be seen in feminist art, fashion, and media portrayals of strong, independent women.

Equivalent Western Example:
Comparable to girl gangs in the United States and the UK, who also challenged gender norms and asserted female power through fashion, violence, and collective identity.

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