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
Crime and Deviance
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