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Subcultures have long captured the imagination of sociologists and
the public alike. Making an important contribution to sociology,
Subcultures is delightful reading for those who are interested in
groups at the fringes of society such as Dead heads, members of the
LGBTQ culture, gamers, and even subcultural elements of some
alt-right groups. Illustrating the diverse application of the
'subculture' concept within sociology, this edited collection
showcases insights ranging from studies on music subcultures, to
groups who are formed through their leisurely pursuits (e.g. live
action roleplaying and backpacking), and how these groups develop
their sense of self and identity. Using a diverse range of
approaches, the chapters illustrate the flexibility in the
subculture concept - at times stretching the term to its breaking
point. This lively collection of articles is of interest to those
wanting to know more about the core principles of symbolic
interactionism, and the diversity of human life.
This edited volume highlights the work of ten forgotten and
neglected social theorists in the hope of reinvigorating interest
in their work and their potential contributions to the analysis of
contemporary social issues. Each chapter includes a brief
biographical sketch, an overview of the selected theorist's work
and significance, and the relevance of their work to one or more
contemporary social issues. While other similar texts tend to focus
primarily on intellectual biography, our emphasis here is on the
scholar's theories and their application to contemporary social
issues. We provide a contextualization of each scholar's work,
using present-day social issues or problems. Many of these
individuals played a significant role in the development of
sociology. Our hope is to provide a resource that will help
re-integrate these marginalized social theorists, rescuing them
from obscurity and elevating their status.
Electronic Dance Music: From Deviant Subculture to Culture Industry
explores the subculture's emergence as a deviant subculture. This
text analyzes how industry professionals, fans, and public
officials helped usher in a new age of EDM, arguing that while the
defining features of the subculture made it attractive, they also
laid the foundations for outsiders to commodify the movement as a
culture industry. Conner and Dickens explore the concept of
"commodified resistance" as the mechanism by which the movement's
politically dissident features were removed and its place as a
multi-billion-dollar industry made possible. Ultimately, this text
advocates the continued utility of the culture industry thesis
through an empirical analysis of the EDM subculture.
The Gayborhood: From Sexual Liberation to Cosmopolitan Spectacle
explores the lived experiences of LGBT+ persons in an era of
heightened visibility. Gay urban enclaves, known colloquially as
gayborhoods, illustrate the evolution of LGBT+ political capacity
building. Since their emergence after World War II, gayborhoods
have homogenized at the expense of women, transgender, and nonwhite
persons due to neoliberal policies promoted by urban planners.
Thus, their popularization and economic vitality correlate with a
loss of collective identity and space for some inhabitants. While
gayborhoods were once diverse and inclusive spaces that rejected
normative institutions of marriage and assimilation into dominant
society, the stakeholders of these areas have now unashamedly
aligned themselves with conformity and profitability to legitimize
their existence. The contributors within The Gayborhood invite
readers to reflect on the future of LGBT+ politics and look beyond
the commercialized rainbow spectacle of gayborhoods to the
communities and aspirations within.
The Gayborhood: From Sexual Liberation to Cosmopolitan Spectacle
explores the lived experiences of LGBT+ persons in an era of
heightened visibility. Gay urban enclaves, known colloquially as
gayborhoods, illustrate the evolution of LGBT+ political capacity
building. Since their emergence after World War II, gayborhoods
have homogenized at the expense of women, transgender, and nonwhite
persons due to neoliberal policies promoted by urban planners.
Thus, their popularization and economic vitality correlate with a
loss of collective identity and space for some inhabitants. While
gayborhoods were once diverse and inclusive spaces that rejected
normative institutions of marriage and assimilation into dominant
society, the stakeholders of these areas have now unashamedly
aligned themselves with conformity and profitability to legitimize
their existence. The contributors within The Gayborhood invite
readers to reflect on the future of LGBT+ politics and look beyond
the commercialized rainbow spectacle of gayborhoods to the
communities and aspirations within.
This edited volume highlights the work of ten forgotten and
neglected social theorists in the hope of reinvigorating interest
in their work and their potential contributions to the analysis of
contemporary social issues. Each chapter includes a brief
biographical sketch, an overview of the selected theorist's work
and significance, and the relevance of their work to one or more
contemporary social issues. While other similar texts tend to focus
primarily on intellectual biography, our emphasis here is on the
scholar's theories and their application to contemporary social
issues. We provide a contextualization of each scholar's work,
using present-day social issues or problems. Many of these
individuals played a significant role in the development of
sociology. Our hope is to provide a resource that will help
re-integrate these marginalized social theorists, rescuing them
from obscurity and elevating their status.
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