Comparative Youth Culture: The Sociology of Youth Cultures and Youth Subcultures in America, Britain and Canada

by Mike Brake

Mike Brake suggests that subcultures develop in response to social problems which a group experiences collectively, and shows how individuals draw on collective identities to define themselves.

Genres: Sociology

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 4, 1985

Reviews

[Leonardo Loffeda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well-summarized and structured work on youth subculture theory up to the 1980s. It is a dense and comprehensive study that explores a wide range of topics, including delinquency, generations, social classes, racism, femininity, ecc. Throughout, it seeks to explain subcultures—not just as a sociological phenomenon, but also as a historical one. In my view, while not perfect (and not always easy to read), it is essential reading for any scholar interested in youth subcultures.

[dumbq · Rating 3 out of 5]

social problems, youth cultures common, cultural studies..