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Revisiting The Beatles: Gender, Fashion and Fandom in the 1960s

3 weekly sessions, on Thursdays at 1 - 3pm, starting from Thursday 29 January.

Overview

The 1960s was a decade of turbulent change in many areas of social and cultural life, notably in terms of gender, race and sexuality. In the early post-war period gender roles were strictly delineated and outdated laws governed sexual behaviour. Through their androgynous appearance and vocal style, The Beatles helped to herald new attitudes towards gender. Their visual identity created new opportunities for self-expression for a generation of fans. Similarly, the close relationships between group members challenged gender norms and conventional attitudes to sexuality. Through an examination of music, media and fashion associated with The Beatles this course examines how the ‘Fab Four’ helped to revolutionize popular culture during the 1960s.

Syllabus

  1. The Beatles as icons of fashion and style.
  2. Challenging stereotypes of race, gender and masculine identity.
  3. Beatlemania and new expressions of fandom + visit to Beatles Story.

Course lecturer

Georgina Gregory has a background in media and cultural studies with a particular focus on popular music studies and art and design history. She has many years of experience designing and delivering courses at various universities including UCLAN, Salford, Staffordshire and Manchester Metropolitan. Georgina's publications include "Send in the Clones: A Cultural Study of the Tribute Band" (2012), "Boy Bands and the Performance of Pop Masculinity" (2019), "Exploring the Spiritual in Popular Music: Beatified Beats"(2021)

Course fee

  • Standard fee: £70
  • Concession fee: £50