Gavin Brewis
@gavinbrewis.bsky.social
C4 Community Catapult Research Fellow with interests in youth culture, communities, sysytemic violence, and intergenerational psychosocial trauma. Scholar of Buckfast Tonic Marxism. 🍾
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Ned culture, rituals and resistance: The enduring spectre of class in contemporary youth studies - Gavin Brewis, 2025
Marking 50 years since Resistance Through Rituals (RTR), this article argues for RTR’s renewal not as canon but as a conjunctural, neo-dialectical method for co...
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My new article is on the trending section of Crime, Media, Culture and is in the top 25% of all academic outputs according to @altmetric.com.
You can read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
You can read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Lola McEvoy recently announced that she would like to "ban the balaclavas linked to anti-social behaviour".
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
December 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Lola McEvoy recently announced that she would like to "ban the balaclavas linked to anti-social behaviour".
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
The display from @dundeeunitedfc.bsky.social
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The display from @dundeeunitedfc.bsky.social
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
Worst flu I've had for a while. Looking after yourself out there, and if you're feeling unwell, keep away from elderly and vulnerable, is this one has a bit of a kick. ✌️
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Worst flu I've had for a while. Looking after yourself out there, and if you're feeling unwell, keep away from elderly and vulnerable, is this one has a bit of a kick. ✌️
My new article is on the trending section of Crime, Media, Culture and is in the top 25% of all academic outputs according to @altmetric.com.
You can read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
You can read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Ned culture, rituals and resistance: The enduring spectre of class in contemporary youth studies - Gavin Brewis, 2025
Marking 50 years since Resistance Through Rituals (RTR), this article argues for RTR’s renewal not as canon but as a conjunctural, neo-dialectical method for co...
journals.sagepub.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
My new article is on the trending section of Crime, Media, Culture and is in the top 25% of all academic outputs according to @altmetric.com.
You can read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
You can read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Have recieved a really positive response to this, and am very thankful for your kind words.
The thesis itself, all going well this month, will hopefully be available soon enough. Still working on the book proposal too!
The thesis itself, all going well this month, will hopefully be available soon enough. Still working on the book proposal too!
Very pleased to share my latest article, which features in Sage Journals, Crime Media Culture: An International Journal, as part of the 2026 Special Issue: 50th Anniversary of Resistance Through Rituals.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Have recieved a really positive response to this, and am very thankful for your kind words.
The thesis itself, all going well this month, will hopefully be available soon enough. Still working on the book proposal too!
The thesis itself, all going well this month, will hopefully be available soon enough. Still working on the book proposal too!
Reposted by Gavin Brewis
Very pleased to share my latest article, which features in Sage Journals, Crime Media Culture: An International Journal, as part of the 2026 Special Issue: 50th Anniversary of Resistance Through Rituals.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
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November 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Very pleased to share my latest article, which features in Sage Journals, Crime Media Culture: An International Journal, as part of the 2026 Special Issue: 50th Anniversary of Resistance Through Rituals.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Reposted by Gavin Brewis
New article by @gavinbrewis.bsky.social on Ned culture in Scotland.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#Scotland #Neds #Culture #workingclass #class
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#Scotland #Neds #Culture #workingclass #class
Ned culture, rituals and resistance: The enduring spectre of class in contemporary youth studies - Gavin Brewis, 2025
Marking 50 years since Resistance Through Rituals (RTR), this article argues for RTR’s renewal not as canon but as a conjunctural, neo-dialectical method for co...
journals.sagepub.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
New article by @gavinbrewis.bsky.social on Ned culture in Scotland.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#Scotland #Neds #Culture #workingclass #class
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#Scotland #Neds #Culture #workingclass #class
Very pleased to share my latest article, which features in Sage Journals, Crime Media Culture: An International Journal, as part of the 2026 Special Issue: 50th Anniversary of Resistance Through Rituals.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
journals.sagepub.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Very pleased to share my latest article, which features in Sage Journals, Crime Media Culture: An International Journal, as part of the 2026 Special Issue: 50th Anniversary of Resistance Through Rituals.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
On the way home for the weekend before doing a little work with the BBC on Monday.
Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to it.
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On the way home for the weekend before doing a little work with the BBC on Monday.
Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to it.
On Wednesday we finished our second session with local youths informing a co-design process for a Young People's Health Action Plan.
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
On Wednesday we finished our second session with local youths informing a co-design process for a Young People's Health Action Plan.
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
In a really good mood today. No idea why...
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
November 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In a really good mood today. No idea why...
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
Incredible evening. One for the ages.
Alba gu bràth 💙
Alba gu bràth 💙
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Incredible evening. One for the ages.
Alba gu bràth 💙
Alba gu bràth 💙
Jeremy Clarkson has suddenly discovered the inherent issues in capitalism...
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Jeremy Clarkson has suddenly discovered the inherent issues in capitalism...
Easy one. The most hateful have always been the most entitled.
📊 New research: People with anti-egalitarian attitudes tend to be more lenient toward corporate misconduct, but more research is needed to understand the mechanism for this relationship.
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/ZAaT50XpFoS
Read more in #SPPS: ow.ly/ZAaT50XpFoS
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Easy one. The most hateful have always been the most entitled.
Brilliant wee tribute night set up for my Da on the 21st of this month, celebrating his contribution to the music scene across the years.
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Brilliant wee tribute night set up for my Da on the 21st of this month, celebrating his contribution to the music scene across the years.
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
Book sale, raffle and refreshments tomorrow at Unity Books, Glasgow.
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Book sale, raffle and refreshments tomorrow at Unity Books, Glasgow.
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
Had a lovely day down London today for the 'All Together Now' Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4) Conference.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Had a lovely day down London today for the 'All Together Now' Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4) Conference.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
Changed days when you're getting pens as gifts, especially from friends you've travelled the world and sessioned with over 20 years...
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Changed days when you're getting pens as gifts, especially from friends you've travelled the world and sessioned with over 20 years...
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
Yesterday was my final day at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social. Thank you to the librarians, canteen staff, security, and fellow lecturers and researchers for making my time there so enjoyable. Thanks also to the students who kept it entertaining and I can't wait to see what you go on to achieve. ❤️
October 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yesterday was my final day at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social. Thank you to the librarians, canteen staff, security, and fellow lecturers and researchers for making my time there so enjoyable. Thanks also to the students who kept it entertaining and I can't wait to see what you go on to achieve. ❤️
First time in about two years where my day hasn't consisted of something work-related. Took a trip round Common Ground Southside. Had some Spanish eggs and a cortada. Noticed some interesting flags flying across Shawlands and Battlefield. Easy to forget to live at times; this was a nice wee morning.
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
First time in about two years where my day hasn't consisted of something work-related. Took a trip round Common Ground Southside. Had some Spanish eggs and a cortada. Noticed some interesting flags flying across Shawlands and Battlefield. Easy to forget to live at times; this was a nice wee morning.
Couple leaving gifts today from people I've got to know through the years at GCU. Across the library, the canteen, and the general staff, from cleaners to security, I've met some amazing humans who I've come to call friends. I'll be sad to leave, and this was such a nice touch.
One week left. ❤️
One week left. ❤️
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Couple leaving gifts today from people I've got to know through the years at GCU. Across the library, the canteen, and the general staff, from cleaners to security, I've met some amazing humans who I've come to call friends. I'll be sad to leave, and this was such a nice touch.
One week left. ❤️
One week left. ❤️
You'll struggle to see a better video than this all weekend. 🧵
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
October 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
You'll struggle to see a better video than this all weekend. 🧵
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
Reposted by Gavin Brewis
Last day for pre-order discount on #Raveheart in @waterstones.bsky.social online⚠️
Dropping 04/2026 👾
@4thestatebooks.bsky.social
Dropping 04/2026 👾
@4thestatebooks.bsky.social
Pre-order #Raveheart at @waterstones.bsky.social online for 25% off for the next 3 days only! ⚠️
Release: 23/04/26 👾
www.waterstones.com/book/ravehea...
Release: 23/04/26 👾
www.waterstones.com/book/ravehea...
October 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Last day for pre-order discount on #Raveheart in @waterstones.bsky.social online⚠️
Dropping 04/2026 👾
@4thestatebooks.bsky.social
Dropping 04/2026 👾
@4thestatebooks.bsky.social
Started my book proposal(s) today. 3000 words down, so will hopefully have it finished for tomorrow. 🤞
October 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Started my book proposal(s) today. 3000 words down, so will hopefully have it finished for tomorrow. 🤞
Just finished this book that I purchased at its launch last week.
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!
October 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Just finished this book that I purchased at its launch last week.
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!