Theme 15: Youth Subculture

What was one of the impacts of the increasing economic power of young people in the 1950s?

• Decrease in disposable income

• Increase in disposable income

• Decrease in employment

• Increase in birth rate

According to the text, what was a result of the longer transition between childhood and adulthood?

• Increased educational opportunities

• Delayed entry into the workforce

• Earlier marriage age

• Reduced family responsibilities

What are the two elements of 'Importance of Style' in youth culture as mentioned in the text?

• Fashion and Music

• Music and Technology

• Fashion and Technology

• Art and Literature

How did globalisation affect American brands in the 1950s according to the text?

• It led to the decline of American brands

• It had no effect on American brands

• It caused American brands to expand internationally

• It resulted in American brands focusing only on the domestic market

What are the key characteristics of youth culture according to Abercrombie et al (2000)?

• Youth culture is primarily focused on economic success and career advancement

• Youth culture is defined by its adherence to traditional values and customs

• Youth culture is characterised by its emphasis on political engagement and activism

• Youth culture is characterised by its resistance to mainstream norms and values

According to the Functionalist approach, youth culture plays a role in society by ...

• Providing a sense of belonging and identity to young people

• Serving as a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood

• Challenging the status quo and promoting social change

• Reinforcing societal norms and values

According to Marxists, the role of youth subcultures in society is to ...

• Challenge the dominant culture and create social change

• Support the dominant culture and maintain the status quo