Stan Cohen defined a subculture as
“an episode, condition, person or group of persons" that has in recent times
been defined as a threat to societal values and interests”
Taking that definition subcultures can be a sign of revolt shown by the “skinhead” subculture who were often linked with crime, being working class and listening to music genres such as Ska. Some people argue that their behaviors and their expression of style shown by the way they dressed and the slogans they used were just their way of reacting to the economical and political situations of the times. Another famous subculture is that of the “punks” Their expression of style was seen in their shocking art works, lyrics and clothes that were very different to that of their parents. The sex pistols are a good example of this as they tried to outrage society with their 
behavior and their song "god save the queen" with shocking album art. However these signs of revolt could have been their way of dealing with the strikes of the 1970s and the political unrest. Some say they were simply trying to be creative with the mess. Subcultures can be both a sign of revolt and an expression of style.
behavior and their song "god save the queen" with shocking album art. However these signs of revolt could have been their way of dealing with the strikes of the 1970s and the political unrest. Some say they were simply trying to be creative with the mess. Subcultures can be both a sign of revolt and an expression of style.
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These outrageous antics may have been the Sex Pistols' attempt to comment on the political situation of their day, but don't forget that they were constructed by a visionary manager (Malcolm McClaren) and styled by a fashion guru (Vivienne Westwood). So would you describe them as revolting or stylish?
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