Subcultures: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction
to subcultures in a global context. This fully revised new edition
adds new case studies and an additional chapter on the digital
lives of subculturists as well as reflections on the relationships
between subcultures and globalisation and the resurgence of the
far-right. Blending theory and practice, this text examines a
varied range of subcultures including hip hop, graffiti writing,
heavy metal, punk, gamers, burlesque, parkour, riot grrrl, straight
edge, roller derby, steampunk, b-boying/b-girling, body
modification, and skateboarding. Subcultures: The Basics answers
the key questions posed by those new to the subject, including: *
What is a subculture? What are the significant theories of
subculture? * How do subcultures emerge, who participates and why?
* How do subcultural identities interact with other aspects of
self, such as social class, race, gender, and sexual identity? *
What is the relationship between deviance, resistance and the
'mainstream'? * How have both progressive and reactionary
subculturists contributed to social change? * How does society
react to different subcultures? * How have subcultures spread
around the world? * In what ways do digital technologies and social
media influence subcultures? * What happens when subculturists age?
Tracing the history and development of subcultural theory to the
present day, this text is essential reading for all those studying
subcultures in the contexts of sociology, cultural studies,
history, media studies, anthropology, musicology, and criminology.
It pushes the field forward with cutting-edge theories of
resistance and social change, place and space, critical race and
queer studies, virtual participation, and ageing and participation
across the life course. Key terms and concepts are highlighted
throughout the text whilst each chapter includes boxed case studies
and signposts students to further reading and resources.
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