Goths, Gamers, and Grrrls—Deviance and Youth Subcultures

Goths, Gamers, and Grrrls: Deviance and Youth Subcultures introduces students to the sociological study of deviance, equipping them with the theoretical tools necessary to analyze various youth subcultures--and virtually any subculture--in new and fascinating ways. In this revised and updated second edition, author Ross Haenfler examines eight different youth subcultures in depth: skinheads, punk rock/hardcore/straight edge, hip hop, heavy metal, virginity pledgers, Goths, gamers and hackers, and riot grrrls. Each chapter begins with a brief description and history of the scene before exploring a specific sociological concept or theory.

New to this Edition
* New discussion questions in each chapter
* New research on youth subcultures including transitions to adulthood
* Additional details in the histories of skinhead, punk, hip hop, and other music scenes, and a new discussion of the impact of virginity pledgers
* Updated chapter on gamers and hackers reflecting new developments in technology
* Expanded explanations in the introduction and conclusion on the social significance of youth cultures and the importance of subcultural studies
* New and updated end-of-chapter resources

Ross Haenfler is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Mississippi. He is the coauthor of The Better World Handbook: Small Changes that Make a Big Difference (2007) and Straight Edge: Clean Living Youth, Hardcore Punk, and Social Change (2006).