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Creation Date
10-3-2018
Keywords
Las Vegas; Gangs; Pit bull; Breed specific legislation; Dog park
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Education | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Document Type
Image
File Format
jpeg
File Size
5.145 Kb
Language
English
Description
This concrete carving located in a dog park in Las Vegas was created during the initial rise of the pit bull as a deviant symbol. The "breed" is the first to be legislated due to its affiliation with gangs and dog fighting, a history that is crystallized in this decades old carving. Today, the pit bull has become a mainstream cultural icon, but the dog and those who own them continue to combat social ridicule and breed specific legislation. Consequently, they are a stigmatized subculture that must negotiate and manage their identity in ways other dogs and their owners do not.
Time Period
2010-2019; 21st century
