Grrlies Webtalk

Samenvatting

"Webgrrlies" are teenage girls who communicate by way of a mailing list on the Internet. In their mail, the girls discuss every aspect of their lives with their peers, and they are very serious about it. Does this group fit in with definitions of more local youth cultures? Do these girls have subcultural characteristics like a common set of values and norms, a unique style, and a separate channel of communication? It is obvious that new rules, values, and norms are necessary on the Internet. Democracy, a friendly atmosphere, and honesty concerning their identity are Webgrrlies values. They also have common style attributes, although these are characteristic for teenage girls as a whole. Despite the heterogeneity of this group, the girls have one common interest: they want to communicate. Communication is their style. Every grrlie has equal access to conversations, and the anonymous and temporary aspects of the list are a safe way of sharing thoughts and feelings. 11 References. Adapted from the source document.