Subcultures

Christopher T. Conner, Christopher T. Conner

• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Year: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781802626650
• Topic: Sciences sociales
• Subtopic: Sociologie

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.

Index

Acid Test , 9

Affirming communality, 63

Alcohol

managing extreme alcohol consumption, 102-104

Matza’s ideas within and, 100-102

American Sociological Association’s C. Wright Mills Award , 93

Appearance, 74

Assembly ritual, 32

Audience recordings, 17-18

Backpacker hostel in Central America, 115-116

finding hostel shelter, 122-123

home away from home, 124-128

home away from home in historical context, 128

home base, 121-124

home base in historical context, 124

indoor exploration, 126-127

international backpacking and motive to escape, 115-116

modest exteriors, modern interiors, 120-121

multi-sited fieldwork in Central America, 118-120

outdoor exploration, 123-124

preferred budget accommodation, 122

purpose of study, 114

questioning hostel Gemeinschaft , 128-131

reflection and farewells, 127

sense of comfort and familiarity, 125

Youth Hostels and concept of community, 116-117

Backpackers, 4

Barbold , 175, 178, 181

Becoming Deviant (Matza), 92, 94-95, 97-98

“Binge” drinking, 102-104

Birmingham School of Cultural Studies (CCCS), 1-2

Burg Altena , 116

“Calculated hedonism”, 102-104

Capitalism, 14-15

Casting subcultures, 8

Casuals, 80-81

Character construction, 178-180

Chicago School

approach of “naturalism”, 92

ethnographies, 96-97

naturalistic” research methods, 92

Chicago School of Sociology , 96-97

Collaborative coding, 60...