Key definitions

Question 1

Youth subcultures

Answer 1

• Distinctive groups of youths, within the wider youth culture, who stand out in terms of their style, dress, music taste and attitudes

Question 2

Youth

Answer 2

• Socially constructed concept
• The period between childhood and adulthood- typically 13-19 years old

Question 3

Spectacular youth subcultures

Answer 3

• Highly visible subcultures of the 1950s-70s, such as Teddy Boys, mods, punks, skinheads
• Flamboyant and recognisable styles, and confrontational attitudes

Question 4

Deviant subcultures

Answer 4

• Groups of individuals, with unique norms and values, developed outside of the dominant, mainstream society

Question 5

5 types of deviant subculture

Answer 5

1) Delinquent subcultures
2) Criminal subcultures
3) Gangs
4) Spectacular youth subcultures
5) Anti-school subcultures

Question 6

Delinquent subcultures

Answer 6

• Subcultures involved in deviant behaviour, which is not necessarily criminal (e.g: joyriding, vandalism)

Question 7

Criminal subcultures

Answer 7

• Subcultures that are actively involved in criminal behaviour, which may be organised (e.g; drug-dealing, protection rackets)

Question 8

Gangs

Answer 8

• Groups of people who regularly associate together
• Media=groups who cause harm to the community and are involved in persistent criminality
• Often has a name, leader, hierarchy, set of rules

Question 9

Anti-school subcultures

Answer 9

• Groups of pupils who reject norms and values of school, and reverse them (e.g. seen as negative to do well, complete homework, achieve good grades)