When Skateboarding was a Crime: Urban History of Skate Stoppers & Skate Bans
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- Опубліковано 8 жов 2023
- Radical Skaters and Reactionary Haters
What is said here also applies to BMXing, Scootering, and Rollerblading. All use urban space in the same manner, and the lattermost is also named in the municipal ordinances.
Dive into the captivating history of skateboarding in '90s and 2000s urban America with this comprehensive documentary. Explore how skateboarders confronted bans, adversities, and the infamous skate stopper, and how they rallied to reclaim public spaces.
In this video, we uncover:
🛹 The Historical Context: Understanding the backdrop of skateboarding's rise in urban America.
🛹 The Rise of Radical Skaters: How skateboarding evolved into a cultural phenomenon.
🛹 The Reactionary 'Haters': The opposing views and challenges faced by skateboarders.
🛹 Skateboarding Bans and Controversies: The legal battles and controversies surrounding skateboarding.
🛹 The Battle for Constitutionality: Examining the legal aspects and court rulings.
🛹 The Ingenious Skate Stopper: A closer look at the invention designed to deter skateboarders.
🛹 The Fight to Liberate Public Space: How skateboarders responded to restraints on their passion.
Don't miss this deep dive into skateboarding's rich history and its profound impact on urban landscapes. Join us on this journey through time and culture. Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking content!
Full paper with citations and bibliography here: docs.google.com/document/d/1B...
A thank you to Professor Robert Mulvaney for inspiring my use of the U.S. Patent Search to conduct this research. Mr. Mulvaney presented “Useful Arts: The Patent Record as a Tool for Historical Inquiry” at the American Historical Association 2023 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.
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Nice video good content keep it up
Appreciate it so very much
this was an amazing video
Thank you so much! I worked very hard on it (:
If you would like to check out some others please do! I’m a historian and a skater
Best,
Reese
Still is a crime in Texas..yet it’s an Olympic sport
The battle for public space rages on!
Great content
Thank you!
Great video
Thanks for the visit
HIstory is the best
It sure is!
Free skateboarders
Free them!
I didnt know that was a crime
It sure was, and still is in some places