Youth Subcultures ad Social Pedagogy

Abstract

This text deals with youth subcultures from the point of view of social peda- gogy. Text introduces the basic terms such as culture, the dominant culture, subculture and counterculture and alternative culture. Furthermore there is analyzed the concept of subculture youth as well as the concept of lifestyle. A diff erence between modern and postmodern approach to subcultures is also mentioned. Furthermore there is described the relationship between youth subcultures and social pedagogy, which is one of the disciplines that are devoted to youth subcultures. The fi nal part of the text briefl y discusses selected youth subcultures in the Czech Republic and the negative mani- festation of these subcultures. Introduction