In "Subculture: The Meaning of Style," Dick Hebdige explores the concept of subcultures and how they develop their distinct styles as a means of resistance and rebellion against mainstream culture. Hebdige argues that subcultures, particularly those associated with youth, adopt certain styles and forms of expression as a way of creating a sense of identity and community, and as a means of challenging dominant cultural values and norms.
Hebdige begins by discussing the concept of subcultures and how they differ from mainstream culture. He defines subcultures as "groups of people who, within a larger dominant culture, have developed their distinctive systems of meaning and action which, to a greater or lesser degree, set them apart from the 'norm'" (Hebdige 1979, 1). These subcultures are often associated with youth and tend to be marginalized or overlooked by mainstream society.
One of the key aspects of subcultures that Hebdige focuses on is their use of style as a means of resistance and rebellion. He argues that subcultures adopt certain styles and forms of expression, such as clothing, music, and language, to create a distinct identity and set themselves apart from mainstream culture. This style often serves as a means of communication, allowing members of the subculture to recognize and identify with one another.
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Hebdige defines subcultures as "groups of people who, within a larger dominant culture, have developed their distinctive systems of meaning and action which, to a greater or lesser degree, set them apart from the 'norm'" (Hebdige 1979, 1). These subcultures often adopt certain styles and forms of expression, such as clothing, music, and language, as a way of creating a sense of identity and community and as a means of challenging dominant cultural values and