Essays on Subculture

The Mormons, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints (LDS), is the  sub-culture that I have chosen.   This group has a strong presence in  not only in America but also in Mexico, Canada, and many parts of Europe.  The Mormon faith/religion has existed since 1830, and has since it’s conception been…

Malaysia is a nation with a diverse religious landscape, characterized by a rich tapestry of religious subcultures. The Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities each have their own distinct beliefs that contribute to this diversity. In Malaysia, there are various faiths including Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Taoism, and others. To fully understand these subcultures, it is…

The paper analyzes sociology textbooks to redefine the definitions of subcultures and countercultures, as well as explores conflicting aspects and dilemmas depicted in various examples of these cultural phenomena. To resolve these conflicts, an extra criterion is suggested for evaluating subcultures and countercultures. Additionally, the concept of subculture is further dissected into subcategories to thoroughly…

A wave of change swept over the era of modernism, people began to question and scrutinize the norms of society. This change Is referred to as postmodernism (Megs & Purses, 2006:466). Postmodernism gave birth to different subcultures, groups of people who behave and believe differently than the norm of society, this as a result makes…

Consumption Subcultures: The Community and Market Creation of the Mac Users Introduction             When it comes to computing products, there are the two dominating consumer groups: the PC users and the Mac users.  The popularity of the Macintosh/Apple products have not reached the growth and the reach of PC users; the market share of Apple…

Can appeals to exclusivity and quality — either through high-performance gear or luxury fashion # be successful in changing consumer behavior? Why or why not? utilized both a review of the literature and one on one interviews with young fashion consumers to conduct a study on the sustainability of fashion consumer trends and practices. According…

In cultural studies, a subculture Is a group of people within a culture that differentiates themselves from the larger culture which they belong to (Hebrides, 1979). The study of subcultures often consists of the study of symbolism attached to clothing, music and other visible appearances adopted by members of a subculture and also how those…

Blastula Introduction In this analysis I will cover the different aspects of sport subculture and what it means to be a recognizable member within a group. I will give examples of what it means to be a part of such subcultures. For example, shared ways of dressing, group status and credibility, as well as some…

The hip hop subculture is a way of life tethered to and popularized by the widespread practice of rap music. It originates from the African American community. It is expressed through flashy modes of dressing, graffiti art forms, break dancing, and slang. However, with the passage of time, the culture has traversed racial and cultural…