Potaxies and Fifes: The Formation of New Subcultures on TikTok

This study explores the Potaxie, Fifes, and Tilinx subcultures on TikTok, examining their origins, characteristics, and cultural significance. Originating from a viral video in 2020, the Potaxie subculture emerged within the Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ community and evolved to symbolise inclusivity and...

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Published in:	Societies
Main Authors:	Pablo Santaolalla-Rueda, Cristóbal Fernández-Muñoz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Subjects:	digital subcultures TikTok LGBTIQ+ cultural resistance youth identity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/14/12/265

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