Paper 1B key words Flashcards
Youth
Transition between childhood and adulthood - social construct because it varies within different cultures
Delinquent subcultures
Deviant behaviour goes against norms and values of society
Not criminal behaviour
Vandalism
Criminal subcultures
Subcultures actively involved in criminal behaviour
Drug dealing
Gang
Group who cause harm to community and are involved in persistent crimanility such as violence
Have a •name •territory •leader •set of rules Can be delinquent or criminal
Spectacular youth subcultures
Highly visible subcultures with a recognisable style such as chavs or punks
Anti-school subcultures
Reject norms and values of school and reverse them
Moral panic
Raising awareness or social concern over an issue
Deviance amplification
False or exaggerated idea that some groups behaviour is deviant and a menace to society
Folk devil
Refers to the group of people who are negatively shown in the media