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Comment: These sources all seem to be rehashing the one article by Elton - I'm not convinced that there is enough sustained coverage or use of the term to show notability and justify this article. LittlePuppers (talk) 23:09, 27 November 2023 (UTC)
Bopea, a portmanteau of Bohemian Peasantry, defines a contemporary socio-economic group succeeding the Bobos.[1] This term characterizes individuals blending bohemian values with a neo-medieval peasant worldview.
Coined by writer Louis Elton, Bopeas are group that emerged as a response to shifting socio-economic landscapes, bopea culture gained prominence among creative individuals unable to replicate their parents' urban lifestyles.[2] Bopeas are defined as downwardly mobile creatives seeking alternative lifestyles that place less emphasis on conventional from material accumulation like predecessor paradigmatic affluent consumer groups like Yuppies and Bobos. Distinguishing themselves from predecessors, they forge connections rooted in community values, rituals, and a passion for nature.
While diverse in demographics and geography, the movement unifies under a shared mindset. Hyper-local tastes define Bopeas, engaging in rapidly growing activities such as wild swimming, sauna sessions, knitting, and fermenting foods for gut health. They align with rewilding initiatives, showcasing a holistic approach to flourishing and staying in tune with their bodies.[3]
Elton positions the Bopeas as a post-internet Arts and Crafts reaction, addresses the consequences of mass consumerism, and shifts away from creative class and tech start-up culture. The movement reflects a desire for timelessness in cultural expressions and consumption.
King Charles III has been identified as a Godfather of Bopeaism inspired by his environmentalism and mystic outlook. Tatler identified Bopeas as the successor generation to the Sloane Ranger, suggesting that celebrity figures such as James Middleton, Merlin Sheldrake, and Ben Goldsmith as leading figures in the group.[4] Politico also highlighted Carrie Johnson as "the nation's Bopea tradwife." [5]
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- ^ Elton, Louis. "The dawn of the Bohemian Peasants: This new class is more than just an aesthetic". UnHerd. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Luckhurst, Phoebe. "Sloane Rangers no more: meet the rewilding 'bopeas'". The Times. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Hay, Katherine. "Bopeas: There's a new subculture in town, sorry, the countryside". The Scotsman. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Delaney, Evie. "On England's pleasant pastures seen: Rural rules the roost in the new class of bohemian peasants or 'Bopeas'". Tatler. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Casalicchio, Emilio. "London Playbook PM: Blair with benefits and a postcard from Frome". POLITICO. Retrieved 27 November 2023.