Youth Subcultures vs. Neo-Tribes

Wed 20th May 2009

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The concept of subculture has an important and extensive history in the explanation of youth crime and deviance – but just how useful is it?
In this podcast we look closely at the concept of youth subcultures and contrast it with a more-recent characterisation and explanation for youth behaviour - the Neo-tribe.

Key concepts covered in this podcast:

  • Youth subcultures
  • Spectacular subcultures
  • Culture
  • Socialisation
  • Shared identities
  • Cultural reproduction
  • Media manufacture
  • Neo-tribe
  • Community of feeling
  • Sociality

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