Feminist view of YOUTH

Question 1

what type of theory is feminism?

Answer 1

conflict

gender inequality

Question 2

when girls were studied, what type of views were presented?

Answer 2

stereotypical views where they were seen as passive girlfriends of the male subculture members.

Question 3

give at least 2 reasons as to why girls were often overlooked.

Answer 3

• researchers were mostly male and could somewhat relate to the young males
• there could be problems with male researchers relating to teenage girls
• girls inhabited different spaces to boys, often indoors (McRobbie/Garber)

Question 4

why do feminists think girls join youth cultures?

Answer 4

form of resistance against patriarchy