Summary Of Authenticity In The Skateboarding World

“Authenticity in the Skateboarding World,” a research paper conducted by Becky Beal and Lisa Weidman, explores the core values and norms that revolve around skateboarding. Skateboarding, as some participants claim, is an activity that not only permits freedom, but also promotes individualism because it is an artistic sport. Within this subculture, there is a hidden, yet understood identity that skaters respect. Moreover, it is the promotion of individualism and perhaps the passive rebellious ways to the culture norms that seem attractive to the participants. First, the skaters note that there are no rules, penalties, training, or competitions that determine the value of the skating. It is a free sport without the formalities that would interfere