Explanation
A subculture is a group within a larger culture that develops its own norms, values, beliefs, and practices. Subcultures can form around music, fashion, ideology, or shared experiences of marginalization. They provide members with identity, solidarity, and a sense of belonging, while often resisting dominant social expectations. Sociologists analyze subcultures to understand cultural conflict, social change, and the labeling of deviance.
Theoretical Reference
Dick Hebdige – Subculture: The Meaning of Style