Week 8 – Are Subcultures a sign of Revolt or an Expression of Style?

Subcultures have been said to have been created through political, social and/or cultural rebellion, for example the ‘skinhead’ culture (when the working classes wanted to draw attention to the inequalities that they faced against the middle class, concerning work issues). Their distinguished music was seen to be part of a degenerate culture, yet they also have to ability to represent style as a way of expressing themselves as well as to shock and cause effect and today the changes can be seen in their style and whom they represent, now being part of a racist community of football violence. Therefore, subcultures can be an expression of style however, people who become part of these subcultures do so to rebel against their initial existence.