1. Why do the Beats and Hipsters embrace aspects of the black culture?
(a) Because they are confused.
(b) Because it shows the variety within their own white culture.
(c) Because they are black.
(d) Because they want to be black.

2. The Glam subculture addresses what question?
(a) Gender and sexuality.
(b) Religion and politics.
(c) Age and social class.
(d) Race and weight.

3. Which of the following subcultures was viewed by the mass culture as a major threat and lead its members to declare war?
(a) Punk.
(b) Reggae.
(c) Rastafarian.
(d) Glam.

4. Which of the following is a way that "powerless teenagers" can feel like they are "socially significant"?
(a) Follow the rules of the mass culture.
(b) Engage in violence.
(c) Defy gravity.
(d) Join a subculture.

5. What does Hebdige say is one of the things that "deconstructs rock music back to its more fundamental roots"?
(a) Establishment of country music.
(b) Glam rock's narcissism.
(c) Continued racial tension.
(d) Class conflict.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hebdige presents what type(s) of studies to cast doubt on the assumption that the development of many youth cultures makes the British youth a single class unto themselves?

2. What is one of the common objects of the dominant culture mentioned that takes on a new meaning when used by a subculture?

3. In which of the following ways does Hebdige understand the idea of "high culture"?

4. To which philosopher does Hebdige compare his beliefs?

5. To a certain extent, media shapes which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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