Youth Culture and Net Culture: Online Social Practices

ISBN-13: 9781609602093 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 472 str.

Elza Dunkels; Gun-Marie Franberg; Camilla Hallgren

Opis

The globalization of our society has changed the social culture of young people forever. In this day and age, this online social culture is growing in size, shape, and complexity and the need for further study is imperative. Youth Culture and Net Culture: Online Social Practices aims to engage the complex relationship between technology and youth culture, while outlining the details of various online social activities. This book focuses on generational aspects of online social practices, as well as other facets, such as gender and social class. Presenting the views of young people regarding social practices is paramount in a time when the educational system, policymakers and non-governmental organizations are calling for this knowledge.

Spis treści

Abusive Practices; Cyber Bullying and Online Harassment Adults’ Reactions towards Young People’s Internet Use Digital Neighborhoods Gender Issues in Young People’s Net Cultures Online Sexual Predators and Their Victims Overuse or Addiction? Personal Online Security What Young People Are Doing Online Young People’s Identity Construction in a Gender Perspective Youth Culture in a Historic Perspective