TA 20 Feb 13: Weapon Dogs - 'Ned' Pride in Scotland




Thinking Allowed show

Summary: The growth of 'Chav' or 'Ned' Pride in Scotland. Laurie Taylor talks to Sociologist, Robert Young, who contends that some young Scots are proudly adopting the 'Ned' label as a mark of sub cultural rebellion. Steph Lawlor, who has also studied the 'chav' phenomenon, joins the discussion. Also, Weapon Dogs - Laurie considers whether status canines are the new urban menace when he talks to Simon Harding author of 'Unleashed’.