lesson 1 : youth and culture Flashcards
define youth culture.
associates young peer groups with a way of life which is different to that of other age categories
give 5 reasons for the development of youth culture.
- social change
- media and advertising
- emergent new style
- music
- changing identities
- oppression
- resisting the norm (rebellion)
give two examples of subcultures.
- VSCO girls
- skinheads
what is the VSCO subculture?
a subculture which has a focus around a photo-sharing app. emphasis on how the photo itself looks, and personal satisfaction rather than for engagement and popularity. have a distinct style, behaviour and interests.
what time era is VSCO girls?
rose to popularity in 2018-2019. has a combined 1990s and 2000s vibe.
what is the dress of VSCO girls?
- tennis skirts
- light, pastel colours
- little to no makeup
- long beachy hair
what are the attitudes and views of VSCO girls?
- environmentally friendly
- take interest in art and music
- creative
what social class do VSCO girls belong to?
upper middle class. subculture mainly consists of white upper middle class females
why has the VSCO subculture been criticised?
- exclusionary of males
- implication of a vsco girl is relatively rich / upper class (marxism critique)
what is the skinhead subculture?
originated as group of working class youths in london in the 1960s. soon spread to other parts of UK.
what is the dress of skinheads?
- shaven heads
- dr martens (steel toe work boots)
- braces
- high rise and straight leg jeans
- button down collar shirt
what are the attitudes and views of skinheads?
- extreme right wing nationalists / neofascists
- racist views are common
- part of anti immigrant groups
- frequent attacks on immigrants or racial minorities
- females & males seen equally
