Introducing Youth and the Sociology of Youth Culture

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to youth culture and sociology as discussed in the lecture.

Youth Culture

A research area focused on youth, identity, and popular culture, characterized by dynamic changes and reinventions.

Rebellion

The act of resisting or defying authority, norms, and established practices, particularly seen in youth culture.

Consumerism

The cultural phenomenon where personal identities and authenticity can be commodified and marketed.

Structural Functionalism (SFT)

A sociological theory explaining social stability and integration through roles and norms that maintain societal equilibrium.

Social Conflict Theory (SCT)

A theoretical perspective that critiques Structural Functionalism by focusing on power struggles and social change over time.

Subculture

A cultural group within a larger culture, often characterized by distinct norms, values, and practices that may challenge or deviate from mainstream culture.

Cultural Field

A structured system of social positions related to specific activities or groups, like skateboarding, shaped by power relations.

Habitus

A system of acquired patterns of thought and behavior that shape an individual's perceptions and practices within their cultural context.

Intertextuality

The relationship between texts and the way they reference or influence one another within cultural contexts.

Generational Change

The shifts in attitudes, behaviors, and cultural practices that occur as different generations interact and influence one another.