Sdílené hodnoty a normy chování jako zdroj posilování sociální koheze a překonávání negativních dopadů sociální diferenciace v ČR

The monograph deals with intergenerational transmition of social inequalities during family socialization employing data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 along with their parents. The results show: 1. strong reproduction of social status/class position and also partly lifestyle (leisure activities) in adulthood – it is determined by class position of parents jointly with family’s accessible resources (social and cultural capital); 2.

The monography studies youth music subcultures in a contemporary Czech republic. It focuses on issues of values, political aspects of subcultures, relation to mainstream culture, inner differentation of subcultures and alternative lifestyles. Four popular music subcultures (punk, skinheads, techno and hip hop) were analysed by qualitative research approach and by insider perspective which understands subcultures through inner meanings and interpretations of members of these groups.

Essay examines content of magazine Bravo from the point of view of life style intermediation, inequality reproduction and value orientation. Values that the magazine shows on young celebrities’ stories are success, diligence, independence, physical attraction and traditional family values. In the sections pointed on advices in the field of relationship dominate values as private happiness, personal benefit and self-fulfilment.

We pursue how the concept of "social cohesion" is understood by the Czech public. Answers to the open-ended questions show that different meanings are associated. The statements "what creates a cohesive society" feature 3 latent dimensions – general value orientations to arrangement of social relations: values of reciprocity/equality, collective identity and European liberalism.