introduction of my assignment 1

As everyone who passed or is enjoying the juvenescence knows, the youth have many ways to express their own identities which differentiate them from others. They can choose to become knowledgeable or have outstanding personalities or decorate themselves with noticeable outfits. While the two first ones can only be shaped through long process, a distinct appearance can be achieved easily. Ganguro girl which is mentioned in the article The hip hop impact on Japanese youth culture (X. Liu, 2005) can be considered as a suitable example of this type of youth. These ganguro girls, along with teenagers of other fairly odd groups, identify themselves by opposing the cultural norms, their parents’ expectation and peer pressure while pursuing a lifestyle full of extreme freedom which, nevertheless, can be disdained by a majority of the society. However, it is essential to analyze reasons of the Japanese teenagers to follow Ganguro style before making any comment or judgment.