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=__Belonging in the 21st Century__= __Beatles Fans__



//“I declare that the Beatles are mutants. Prototypes of evolutionary agents sent by God, endowed with a mysterious power to create a new human species, a young race of laughing freemen.”//  -Timothy Leary

1. Why do people choose to belong in this way? - People choose to belong to Beatles fan clubs because it connects them to people with similiar interests a their own. Beatles fan clubs contribute in a positive sense to their fans' identity, and encourages them to celebrate their love for The Beatles and their music. Beatles fan clubs expresses something about their personality that they want everyone to know. They also may think that people who share this interest might also share common ideals, or morals. Older people who are fans of the Beatles could reminisce to the 60's and 70's, as this music may have sentimental memories attached to it. The Beatles have inspiring lyrics that made people re-evaulate their lives. And, because so many loved them back then, it only made sense that they are still superstar's today.

2. Why do people choose not to belong in this way? -People may choose not to belong to this group because they label themselves as 'non-conformists' who are making a statement about their individuality. People may also feel that this group is exclusive, and limited to a certain group of people (eg- people born in the 1950's or anti Vietnam War radicalists).

3. What are the barriers which prevent belonging? -The barriers which prevent Belonging to Beatles fan groups would be the mainstream music of the 21st century, which is completely different to the music of The Beatles. In listening to this music, and becoming accustomed to the repeditive lyrics, and incesant beeping some young people in todays society may think that the Beatles' music sounds strange, or they [|just don't like it.]

4. Beatles mania, which still exists in the 21st century, reflects the need for people to get their opinion heard, and express their values through the Beatles lyrics, and the morals contained within them. It also represents the idea that Belonging an just be a connection of similiar interests and this Belonging transcends time, and through the influence of parents and the older generations coercing young people of th 21st century to enjoy the Beatles music. This shows that an individual’s upbringing has a powerful impact in the creation of their sense of belonging.

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