Name/TitleBadge: Rock Against Racism
About this objectSmall round (scuffed) badge with a red background bordered in green, overlaid with a green five-pointed star bearing the slogan 'ROCK AGAINST RACISM' in red.
Date Madec.1976-82
Period1970s-1980s
Medium and MaterialsInorganic, metal and plastic
Subject and Association Keywords(anti) racism
Subject and Association Keywordsmusic, musicians, musical performers
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Against_Racism:
Rock Against Racism (RAR) was a political and cultural movement which emerged in 1976 in reaction to a rise in racist attacks on the streets of the United Kingdom and increasing support for the far-right National Front at the ballot box. Between 1976 and 1982 RAR activists organised national carnivals and tours, as well as local gigs and clubs throughout the country. RAR brought together black and white fans in their common love of music, in order to discourage young people from embracing racism. The musicians came from all pop music genres, something reflected in one of RAR's slogans: "Reggae, soul, rock'n'roll, jazz, funk and punk". The movement was founded, in part, as a response to racist statements by well-known rock musicians such as Eric Clapton and David Bowie.
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBadge
Object numberGWL-2014-43-12
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved