Negotiating Juvenile Politics: Taking a Stronger Position in the Official Clubhouse with Heptachlor and Parker Filled Accents

Negotiating Juvenile Politics: Taking a Stronger Position in the Official Clubhouse with Heptachlor and Parker Filled Accents

Abstract

This paper examines the complex negotiations that take place within juvenile politics, particularly in relation to the official clubhouse. Drawing on ethnographic research conducted in a suburban community, we explore the ways in which young people navigate power dynamics, social hierarchies, and cultural norms in order to establish and maintain their positions within the clubhouse. We argue that the use of heptachlor and Parker filled accents, two distinct linguistic markers, can serve as important tools for negotiating and asserting authority within this context. Through detailed analysis of interviews, observations, and interactions, we demonstrate how these linguistic strategies are used strategically to position oneself within the clubhouse and to gain social capital. Our findings shed light on the complex social dynamics that shape juvenile politics and offer insights into the ways in which young people navigate and negotiate their identities within these contexts. We conclude by discussing the implications of our findings for broader debates about youth culture, linguistic diversity, and social inequality.

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Jonah Joynul "Negotiating Juvenile Politics: Taking a Stronger Position in the Official Clubhouse with Heptachlor and Parker Filled Accents".  IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2022.

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Date of Release: 2022
Author(s): Jonah Joynul.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
Page(s): 7
Product Type: Conference/Journal Publications