Subcultures
eBook - ePub

Subcultures

  1. 248 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Subcultures

About this book

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.

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Index

Acid Test , 9
Affirming communality, 63
Alcohol
managing extreme alcohol consumption, 102-104
Matzaā€™s ideas within and, 100-102
American Sociological Associationā€™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
ā€œBingeā€ drinking, 102-104
Birmingham School of Cultural Studies (CCCS), 1-2
Burg Altena , 116
ā€œCalculated hedonismā€, 102-104
Capitalism, 14-15
Casting subcultures, 8
Casuals, 80-81
Character construction, 178-180
Chicago School
approach of ā€œnaturalismā€, 92
ethnographies, 96-97
naturalisticā€ research methods, 92
Chicago School of Sociology , 96-97
Collaborative coding, 60...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. About the Contributors
  7. Situating Subcultures
  8. ā€œWe Didn't Invent Themā€: The Development of Subcultural Identity among Deadheads
  9. Separating from Hardcore Ritual: Situating Post-Traditional Religious Experience in the Life Course with Ex-Straightedgers
  10. Constructing Communal Gamers: Gamers' Group Identity Work
  11. Fred Perry: Polos for All
  12. David Matza from Naturalism to Cultural Criminology: Exploring Subculture and Alcohol in an Ethnographic Study of Young Adults in the UK
  13. The Backpacker Hostel in Central America: Experiencing Escape, Community, and Tourism
  14. ā€œYou're Dancing on My Seat!ā€: Queer Subcultures and the Production of Places in Contemporary Gay Bars
  15. Becoming an Ogre: Identity Work as a Postmodern Leisure Subculture Activity
  16. Index