Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Associate Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Humanities, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran
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PhD Candidate in Criminal Law and Criminology, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran;
Abstract
The fabric of culture, having traversed sociology, psychology, and history, has now extended into the domain of criminology. Cultural criminology, which manifests in adaptation to the modern world and represents the intersection of culture and criminal processes, examines cultural conflicts through a specialized lens - often considering them as factors contributing to criminal behavior. One of the cultural platforms in contemporary society is cyberspace. The proliferation of mass media and digital spaces has transformed perspectives and, consequently, altered traditional culture. The role of mass media in constructing and controlling culture and subcultures is significant. Cyberspace showcases a new form of identity-shaping institutions through "criminal superheroes" (delinquent celebrities). In this context, micro-celebrities can be discussed - individuals who propagate a particular ideological model through their distinctive attire, demeanor, methods, and behavior. Instagram serves as a platform for promoting ideological paradigms, becoming a haven for tabloid audiences (micro-celebrities). In this space, the antisocial behaviors of micro-celebrities attract a broad spectrum of youth. Among these figures, the works of Amir Maqsudlu, known as "Tataloo," a rapper representing a subculture termed "Tataliti culture," warrant attention and analysis. In the present study, four of his most popular songs were selected through a survey of his fans, after which their overall content was extracted and coded. Prominent and recurring keywords in the songs were identified, with repeated terms receiving identical codes. Some words were grouped under broader categories, which were then further refined to establish a sample classification. Finally, all subcategories were consolidated into a comprehensive set to demonstrate that the songs were composed and disseminated to promote the specific Tataliti subculture with targeted objectives.
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