Neo-Marxism on Reasons for Youths joining Deviant Youth Cultures: Evaluation of Deviant Youth Cultures as Preparation Flashcards
1
Q
What would Functionalists say about this Neo-Marxist idea?
A
They do not focus on status frustration
2
Q
Who created the concept of Status frustration?
A
Cohen
3
Q
What is status frustration?
A
When working class people feel unable to move up a class so stop trying
4
Q
What is the impact of status frustration in terms of youth cultures?
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Young people will join deviant youth cultures
5
Q
What was a deviant act Cohen observed the deviant youth culture doing?
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They vandalised property
6
Q
What would Functionalists say is the main reason for the creation of deviant youth cultures?
A
Status frustration
