Pavlenko And Blackledge's Theory Of Social Patterns
The above figure shows Stich’s social patterns as he socialises with Fly Eight and Dance Boys as well as his movement among the three groups. Although Stich does not live in Phola Park, he does spend time there socialising with friends and peers in the Phenduka section, which is represented by the larger circle in the figure. This is where members of both the Dance Boys and Fly Eight live. Also, he has moved to Everest where the majority of the Dance Boys group live. Davies ad Harre’s (1990) positioning theory which is a key component in Pavlenko and Blackledge’s (2004) approach to understanding the negotiation of identity. The theory suggests that identities are shaped, produced and negotiated as a result of the ways in which one positions
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For the Cash Money Brothers, the hair salon is where they spend most of their time. This can and does influence their social patterns and how they view a township …show more content…
Taking part in the co-construction of the narrative shows shared meanings within the groups and alignment to a particular identity. For male youth, having the ability to easily take part in narratives and conversations means they are able to negotiate their positions within street corner groups as well as across the different sections.
I revealed this using the Dance Boys as an example, focusing on how they used slang lexicon at particular moments in order to demonstrate belonging to the township. The group would use words such as isigogwane ‘cougar’ and brijile ‘planed’ to negotiate position within their own group.
Fly Eight negotiated their position through explicit metaphors when referring to women. This was done to gain status and prestige through demonstrating a specific masculine identity viewing women in a negative way. The Cash Money Brothers group also negotiated their status amongst each other through how they talk about women.
Male youth consistently test and position one another. How this is used in the groups determines their various levels. Cheeseboys latch on to common phrases from the slang lexicon. Exposure to these phrases often comes from the media or association with Fly
For the Cash Money Brothers, the hair salon is where they spend most of their time. This can and does influence their social patterns and how they view a township …show more content…
Taking part in the co-construction of the narrative shows shared meanings within the groups and alignment to a particular identity. For male youth, having the ability to easily take part in narratives and conversations means they are able to negotiate their positions within street corner groups as well as across the different sections.
I revealed this using the Dance Boys as an example, focusing on how they used slang lexicon at particular moments in order to demonstrate belonging to the township. The group would use words such as isigogwane ‘cougar’ and brijile ‘planed’ to negotiate position within their own group.
Fly Eight negotiated their position through explicit metaphors when referring to women. This was done to gain status and prestige through demonstrating a specific masculine identity viewing women in a negative way. The Cash Money Brothers group also negotiated their status amongst each other through how they talk about women.
Male youth consistently test and position one another. How this is used in the groups determines their various levels. Cheeseboys latch on to common phrases from the slang lexicon. Exposure to these phrases often comes from the media or association with Fly