On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Sam Karmel wrote: > Hi peepz > > Just in the process of doing the final stages of a > stupid essay on the fantasy culture of Detroit's > "party clubs" put on by the prep clubs in the early > 80's. Was just wondering if anybody had any solid > theories into why they were so elitist and why stricly > no females were allowed to join the clubs? I am also > not to sure if women were allowed to the dances or > not?
Dan Sicko noted that they were elitist for the same reasons that high schoolers are elitist in general. This is correct...BUT at the same time I'd argue that there is an interesting tie between the presumed elitism of detroit social clubs and the schism between black working class and wanna be upper class kids. For a critical view check out Franklin Frazier's BLACK BOURGEOISIE. For an uncritical view check out OUR KIND OF PEOPLE. peace lks --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
