Essays on Subculture
A subculture is a cultural group within a larger culture that maintains its own distinct characteristics, beliefs and values. Subcultures are found throughout society, from music to fashion styles to language. They can be based on age, gender, ethnicity, race or lifestyle preferences. The most common type of subculture is one formed around musical genres such as punk rock or rap music.Subcultures often develop out of an individual’s desire to express themselves in ways that differ from the mainstream culture they live in. Through their shared experiences, members of a subculture form strong bonds with each other that might not exist outside of the group. These relationships provide them with support and a sense of belonging that can help them feel connected to something greater than themselves. While some people may see certain subcultures as negative influences on society ” particularly if they involve criminal activity ” many actually have positive outcomes for members and their surrounding communities alike. For example, skateboarding has been embraced by some cities as an alternative way for young people to stay active and occupied after school hours; hip-hop has become an internationally recognized art form; and gay rights groups have helped bring about changes in social attitudes towards LGBTQ individuals all over the world. Ultimately, it’s important to remember that every subculture is made up of unique individuals who share similar interests ” whether it’s through clothing choices or musical tastes ” but ultimately need respect regardless of their differences from mainstream culture at large.
Gautam Malkani in his article, âMixing and Matchingâ published on April 22 2006 in the Financial Times, tries to explain how British Asiansâ quest to express their masculinity in the streets of London led to development of the desi subculture that has given British Asians a sense of participation and contribution to British culture because […]
Introduction This chapter gives an overview of what this reaseach aims to achieve upon closure. It gives a summary of the background, questions, significance and expectations from the research. Background to the study Hip culture grew from Bronx, New York in the 1970s as African American youths protested percieved oppression and discrimination by whites at […]
It is a common practice for most cultures both in the United States of America and many other countries in the world to set rules of work and certain norms that need to be observed. Helping people in the society like Charles Grill did is one of the values that one is expected to possess. […]
