{"product_id":"drummies","title":"Drummies","description":"The sport of drum majorettes has a long history in South Africa, becoming popular in the early \n80s, but participation in the sport has since dropped dramatically. In contemporary culture there \nis a strong sense of nostalgia linked to drum majorettes; it is viewed as the pursuit of a bygone era. \nHowever, in many marginalised communities across the country, it is still taken seriously and is \nconsidered a highly competitive sport. For the girls and young women involved, being a drummie \nis a privilege and an achievement, indicative of success on and off the field. The notoriously \ndemanding practice schedules are representative of the girls’ commitment, and their ability to \nwork hard.\n‘This is part of my ongoing work exploring notions of femininity and empowerment in modern \nsociety. With my continued investigation into this subculture, I hope that these images can \ncommunicate the pride and confidence these girls have achieved through identifying as \n‘drummies,’ in a context where they face many social challenges. I want these images to function \nas a testament to the commitment and determination of these young female athletes, in a world \nwhere so many sporting opportunities are still focused on men.'","brand":"GOST Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54232336531800,"sku":"9781910401668","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781910401668_183a364b-2082-460d-9c73-305bdfdda31b.jpg?v=1764948639","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/drummies","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}