Locating an Artifact in Literacy Sponsers

While reading "Literacy Sponsors and Learning: An Ethnography of Punk Literacy in Mid-1980s Waco" I was mentally sifting through the text, trying to pinpoint the best artifact for this particular group of people. Many items jumped out at me, and the description of where the punk shows took place, seemed to set the tone for the entire paper. (Page 137) I believe that the most fitting artifact would have to be the punk inspired "Do-it-yourself" attire. "Think for yourself, be yourself, don't just take what society gives you, create your own rules, live your own life." In that quote, it really speaks to how people who are into punk music can come from all walks of life and still find a little corner to fit in. Taking a stand, making your own clothes, to best suit what punk means to you. That is why I believe the clothes are the best artifact. Just as every person who joins the punk group is unique and dynamic, so are the clothes they wear on their backs.