Youth Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by youth ?
A
- socially constructed
- doesn’t exist in an obstructive way
- different societies construct ‘youth’ differently
2
Q
When does youth start and end ?
A
- ideas of youth are always changing in the UK
- youth corresponds to teenage years but can extend to peoples 20’s
3
Q
What are ‘tweenagers’
A
- age 7-12
- when kids begin to focus on popculture and imitate celebs
Postman - says that childhood is disappearing and blames the media for exposing them to the adult world
4
Q
What is youth culture ?
A
suggests that all youth share a set of norms and values that are distinct from adults and children
5
Q
What are spectacular youth subcultures ?
A
- used to describe some of the highly visible subcultures
- 50-70’s
- flamboyant and controversial
- easy to spot
