Cultural expression and digital distinctions: Young female ratchet style picture sharing on Instagram
Published online on June 24, 2025
Abstract
Current Sociology, Ahead of Print.
This study investigates the phenomenon of the ‘ratchet style’ among young women on Instagram, exploring how this aesthetic, originally associated with urban, working-class subcultures, has transcended its roots and been adopted by various social groups. ...
This study investigates the phenomenon of the ‘ratchet style’ among young women on Instagram, exploring how this aesthetic, originally associated with urban, working-class subcultures, has transcended its roots and been adopted by various social groups. ...