Youth subcultures - Punk in the 21st Century
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| Year of publication | 2011 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | This paper defines the punk subculture as a milieu for socialization of the youth. The research is based on qualitative semi-structured interviews with seven young members of the punk subculture. Data analysis is based on the techniques of grounded theory of Strauss and Corbin. The results discuss punk from two perspectives. Firstly, it is discussed as a positive milieu for learning and self-development. This approach includes creation of music, magazines, fashion etc., but also its social involvement connected with human rights, animals rights and environmental protection. New values such as non-profit-making, social involvement and toleration are mentioned. Secondly, it is described as a negative milieu connected with social pathologies, such as drugs, aggression, social exclusion or stressful factors. Finally, main factors influencing adjunction, involvement and departure from the subculture are mentioned. The theoretical background is mainly connected with the studies of The Chicago School and The Birmingham Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies. The results show the meaning of the punk subculture for the youth in the 21st century. The findings are integrated into the theory of Social Education and they outline challenges for education. |
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