Studies about youth cultures concentrate on young people living their lives in plural, fragmented worlds, whereas they themselves perceive their surroundings as one world, a highly complex but unified world. Not binary in its core, but hybrid in the truest meaning of the word.
Nilan and Feixa state in Global Youth? That they are less concerned about the official definition of the terms ‘youth’, ‘global’ and ‘culture’ but focus rather on the social construction of identity in young people or how they describe it “the distinctiveness of local youth cultures in a globalized world”. They characterize globalization as rapid social transformation with hybridity in its wake. "Hybrid" is in this context the merging of a binary system such as local as global, hegemonic and subaltern, the centre and the periphery, as well as the non-western impact on the west, which often leads to multiplicity, according to the academic perception.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Youth and Popular Culture: Globalized Identities in a Hybrid World
- The Hybridity of Global Youth Cultures
- Globalization and the Impact on Youth Cultures
- Cultural Identity in a Globalized World
- The "Classic 'Youth Culture as Resistance' Position"
- The Importance of a Differentiated View
- Cultural Identity in Youth Cultures: A Complex Intersection
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the evolving nature of youth cultures in a globalized world, focusing on the interplay between local and global influences on identity formation. It aims to challenge traditional notions of cultural identity and present a more nuanced understanding of youth culture as a dynamic and diverse phenomenon.
- Hybridity and the merging of local and global cultural elements
- The impact of globalization on youth identities and cultural practices
- The enduring relevance of cultural identity in a globalized world
- The role of popular culture forms like Hip-hop in shaping youth identities
- The need for a differentiated view of youth cultures beyond simplistic classifications
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text examines the complex relationship between youth culture and globalization, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of identity formation in a rapidly changing world. It challenges simplistic views of globalization as a homogenizing force, arguing instead that it fosters hybridity and diverse cultural expressions among young people.
The text explores the impact of globalization on cultural identity, particularly as it relates to youth cultures. It analyzes how global social movements and trends influence young people worldwide, leading to shared experiences and commonalities across different cultures. The text also examines how youth cultures respond to globalization, often embracing and reinterpreting global trends in innovative ways.
The text delves into the "classic 'youth culture as resistance' position" which frames youth cultures as a form of rebellion against societal norms. However, it argues for a more nuanced understanding of youth culture, recognizing its diversity and the multiple factors that contribute to its formation. The text challenges the tendency to stereotype youth cultures and calls for a more sophisticated approach to understanding their complexities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text focuses on key concepts such as globalization, hybridity, cultural identity, youth culture, popular culture, and resistance. It explores the impact of these concepts on youth identities and practices, highlighting the dynamic interplay between local and global influences in shaping cultural experiences.
- Quote paper
- Lisa Gutman (Author), 2014, Youth and Popular Culture in Sweden, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/349147
