Contents Raves: Dancing the Night Away
Adolescence itself is recognized by sociologists and other social scientists as a subculture. In this News in Review story, social values, norms, and behaviour patterns unique to this subculture are examined through the phenomenon of the rave a relatively recent occurrence that recalls other mass-appeal events among young people, and yet one that manifests unique aspects, especially in the area of personal and collective behaviour. The role of fashion, drugs, music, dance, and peer culture in general are also implicit in this story.
Introduction Rants and Raves An Artificial High? Raves and the Social Order Gotta Dance! Drugs and Raves Culture, Commerce, and the Teenage Market Discussion, Research, and Essay Questions
Comprehensive News in Review Study Modules
Using both the print and non-print material from various issues of News in Review, teachers and students can create comprehensive, thematic modules that are excellent for research purposes, independent assignments, and small group study. We recommend the stories indicated below for the universal issues they represent and for the archival and historic material they contain.