Showing papers on "Graffiti published in 1987"

Graffiti and the Evidence of Literacy and Pottery use in Roman Britain

Abstract: The distribution of graffiti on pottery is examined and conclusions drawn about varying levels of literacy on different types of site. The pattern established provides a contrast with the evidence from monumental inscriptions and gives new information about the use of pottery in Roman Britain.

Are the times changing? An analysis of gender differences in sexual graffiti

Abstract: This study examined the assumption that the gender gap has narrowed over time in the writing of sexual graffiti from male and female bathrooms of five colleges and universities in 1972 and 1984. In both studies, female graffiti, in relation to male graffiti, made fewer sexual references. In addition, female graffiti were more socially acceptable in regard to langauge and content. Overall, these results suggest that the decade of the 1970s may have had little or no impact on the pattern of gender differences in the sexual content and social acceptability of wall writings.

Research brief : graffiti and vandalism on public transport

Abstract: The Australian Institute of Criminology was commissioned by the State Rail Authority of NSW to research the causes of graffiti and vandalism, and to develop specific policies for the prevention or containment of these crimes in the transportation system. This brief summarises the key findings. It includes a categorisation of vandalism offences and a brief summary of the costs of both crimes. Its policy recommendations relate to: fast repair of vandalism and graffiti removal, community measures, information systems, and deterrent measures.

Graffiti vandalism: Frequency and context differences between the sexes

Abstract: This paper explores a popular yet highly destructive form of property crime — graffiti vandalism. The localities of such destruction selected for study were male and female restrooms. Three hundred and ninety-two cases were collected and analyzed. Prior research theorized the existence of a significant difference in the amount of graffiti produced between the sexes. (It was believed that males produce more graffiti than females). Analysis, however, revealed equal production of graffiti by males and females.Content differences between the sexes were hypothesized. The content categories included homosexual, heterosexual, nonsexual (humorous and political statements) and racial graffiti. The findings as they relate to content differences between the sexes are presented and discussed relative to sex-role socialization theory.

Women´s graffiti

Abstract: The following paper deals with graffiti that have been written by women exclusively. Unlike those usually to be found, these graffiti have their special topics including very personal questions and problems of their authon. Furthennore, they almost never remain without a comment; various other graffiti offer remarks, advice, or answers to the original one. This surprising communicative attitude is not restricted to commenting äs such, but finds its equivalent in linguistic style. The use of various devices of oral conversation is demonstrated by one typical example. Finally, a tentative explanation is offered for the fact that women choose the means ofan absolutely anonymous discourse in order to discuss their personal problems and exchange their private opinions. Empirical data and theoretical approach

Nonverbal graffiti, dipinti, and stamps

Abstract: These nonverbal marks do not form identifiable words but provide clues to the literacy and daily life at Gordion from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Period. The corpus is presented by type with description, interpretation, and functions of the various categories. University Museum Monograph, 63