Stanley Cohen saw subcultures as being a threat to the countries social values and interests by either a person or group of people. The skinhead and punk cultures would be considered as a sign of revolt mainly being associated with criminal/anarchist activity, being working class and listening to genres of music that would not be considered popular by the mainstream. However some people would argue that they were just a group of people expressing themselves through their clothing and music, and that there expressions are merely reflective of societies problems at the time. I agree but would also say that although subcultures are often reflective of societies problems they are an expression of style as they often use images or symbols to help portray their message. For example even though the Sex Pistols commented on political situations you have to remember that they were also styled by Vivienne Westwood. So overall I would have to say that subcultures are both a sign or revolt and an expression of style.
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Ryan - This blog was due by Friday, April 25th but it was not posted until Thursday May 8th. I will mark it this time but any further missed deadlines will not be marked.
This is generally a pretty good post that gets to the heart of the fact that subcultures tend to represent style and revolt, often at the same time.
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