Postmodernist view of YOUTH Flashcards
what type of theory is postmodernism?
consensus
what is the main idea regarding modern youth cultures, for postmodernists?
youth cultures nowadays are much more fluid; no restraints on gender, class and ethnicity
what does the term ‘neo-tribe’ suggest?
a loosely organised grouping with no fixed membership or commitment
people can switch between tribes, different aspects of music, fashion ..
they aren’t exclusive and are used to satisfy individual needs.
how does Bennett support this idea of neo tribes?
neo tribes in clubs in newcastle were based around fashion, music and lifestyle but had no shared values
pick n mix
what is meant by the term ‘supermarket of style’?
the idea that youths nowadays can pick and mix aspects from different cultures, such as music, fashion, lifestyles etc. to make up their own personal identity
what is meant by fragmentation?
class, gender and ethnicity have been fractured because of the breaking down of old certainties
what is meant by hybridity?
pick and mix culture, where individuals pick and choose aspects of different cultures that attract them to make up their own identity
what is meant by fluidity?
people changing their beliefs to suit what is occuring in their lives at that moment in time
