The emergence of youth culture

The emergence of youth culture

1. Youth culture did not exist before the 1950's and emerge after the second world war due to a range of factors and social changes

2. Social Change

   • Fyvel
     • Youths lacked male role models and discipline due to the war
       • Examples include the Teddy Boys- Hall and Jefferson

3. Post War affluence

   • Abrams
     • Youths had disposable income for the first time due to shifts in work.
       • The Mods could spend money on scooters (Cohen)

4. Postmodern explanation of Globalisation

   • Thornton
     • Increase in media use and advertising and Americanisation. Also consumption patterns have changed- pick an mix styles

5. Oppression and resistance

   • Resisting capitalism
     • Hall and Jefferson- Teddy Boys
   • Resisting racism
     • Sivanadan