The subcultural imagination: critically negotiating the co-production of ‘subcultural subjects’ through the lens of C. Wright Mills
Journal article
Blackman, Shane and Kempson, Michelle 2021. The subcultural imagination: critically negotiating the co-production of ‘subcultural subjects’ through the lens of C. Wright Mills. Sociological Research Online. 28 (1), pp. 58-72. https://doi.org/10.1177/13607804211006112
Authors | Blackman, Shane and Kempson, Michelle |
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Abstract | This article interrogates the following two concepts: the ‘subcultural imagination’ and the ‘subcultural subject’. We explore debates surrounding the ways in which interactions between the researcher and participant produce knowledge, in order to further establish the critical contribution of subculture within sociology. This article draws upon the notion of critique and ideas of C. Wright Mills (1959) in order to demonstrate the potential of new forms of ‘imagination’ within subcultures research. We seek to show through ethnographic examples how researchers and participants can be engaged in co-production of fieldwork, analysis and writing within research at different levels of engagement. The article will cover four areas, all focused on placing ‘imagination’ at the centre of subcultures research: first, it critiques the postmodern post-subcultural position within youth cultural studies; second, it defines the subcultural imagination and third, it explores specific empirical examples of subcultural subjects and, finally, we shall address the potential for micro co-production. |
Keywords | Sociology and political science; Subcultures; C. Wright Mills |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Sociological Research Online |
Journal citation | 28 (1), pp. 58-72 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
ISSN | 1360-7804 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/13607804211006112 |
Official URL | https://doi.org/10.1177/13607804211006112 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 11 Jul 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 04 Mar 2021 |
Deposited | 15 Sep 2021 |
Publisher's version | License |
Output status | Published |
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