week 8: Are subcultures a sign of revolt or an expression of style?

Subculture is a set of people with distinct behaviours and beliefs that differentiate them from a larger group. For example you can see this from the way punk’s dress, there mannerism and speech. There style to me seems as an expression of political opposition, as when they want to make a point, about something they would express themselves by the way that they dress. Through putting political images on their clothes, safety pins through their ears, dying the hair black and spiked out hair, which shows that punks are trying to create an identity. In a sense there style provides people with a powerful means of expression, as when I see punks they draw my attention straight away by their style, which could imply that people are taken notice of them as they stand out. It tends to make me look at the difference between them and me. Subculture groups can also be looked at with a specific music genre, as it can define characteristics around groups that was formed e.g. Ravers, metal heads and Goths. Which shows music can be a key factor, subcultures create there own meanings, from the way they understand life in order for them to express there selves they can show it by style, music genre and speech.