youth culture

• Sammelbegriff für die gemeinsamen Werte, Verhaltensweisen, Stile, Interessen und sozialen Praktiken junger Menschen, die sich oft von der Kultur der Erwachsenen unterscheiden.

A term referring to the shared values, behaviors, styles, interests, and social practices of young people, often distinct from mainstream adult culture.

1. Social and cultural practices of young peopleB2formal

   The shared values, behaviors, styles, and interests that are characteristic of young people, often distinct from mainstream adult culture.

   Jugendkultur

   • Youth culture in the 1960s was heavily influenced by rock music and anti-war movements.
   • Social media has become a central part of modern youth culture.
   • Fashion trends often originate from youth culture before spreading to the wider population.

2. A generational identityB2formal

   The sense of belonging and identity that young people develop through shared experiences, music, fashion, and language.

   Jugendkultur

   • The rise of skateboarding created a distinct youth culture with its own slang and style.
   • Youth culture often challenges the norms and values of older generations.
   • Festivals and concerts are important events for expressing youth culture.