A Year 12 student, Amira, has recently become involved in several different groups. On weekdays she participates in an online fan community that shares edits, memes and live-chat reactions during new episode releases of a popular series. Once a fortnight she attends a local “sunrise run club” that meets at the same beach, takes group photos, and then disperses. Amira says she feels a strong sense of belonging in both groups, even though she does not know many members personally and her involvement changes depending on school workload and interest.
A sociology student is using Michel Maffesoli’s theory of neo-tribes to analyse Amira’s experiences of community in contemporary society.
a. Outline two characteristics of a neo-tribe shown in the scenario above.
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Michel Maffesoli’s theory of neo-tribes
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