What is it about?
The article goes through some of the sociological traditions and core concepts used when teaching about youth subcultures. There are also empirical examples discussed, curriculum ideas, and resources such as films listed.
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Why is it important?
Youth subcultures continue to be a salient aspects of youths' experiences; many young people are aware of subcultures, even if they don't know much about them. Being able to provide an understanding of how and why youth subcultures exist is important for improving our understanding, tolerance, and acceptance of difference.
Perspectives
I find that much information on youth subculture is from "delinquency" or "criminology" perspectives, which define youth subcultures as problems. I've reversed this by assuming that youth subcultures exist because some young people see mainstream/dominant as the problem. It is important to take a look at things from different perspectives.
J Patrick Williams
Nanyang Technological University
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This page is a summary of: Teaching and Learning Guide for: Youth-Subculture Studies: Sociological Traditions and Core Concepts, Sociology Compass, January 2008, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00090.x.
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