Sub-cultures What makes a sub-culture, a sub-culture? Oxford English Dictionary: “A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture."

What makes a sub-culture different to the ‘mainstream culture’? Beliefs... Interests... :

What makes a sub-culture different to the ‘mainstream culture’? Religion Sexual preference Appearance Language use Music Art Race / ethnicity Hobbies – medieval re-enactment... collectors... Spotters

What sub-cultures can you think of What sub-cultures can you think of? Try not to solely think about sub-cultures within your age group. For instance:

Emo’s – your age group... But then is this a sub-set of Goths...

Travellers or gypsies – not necessarily your age group

Others: LGBT Skaters Naturists CHAVS Bikers - Hell’s Angels; Greasers; Mods New age Environmentalists Vegetarians?

Choose a sub-culture and make a powerpoint with: Annotated images – try to use some Communications and Culture terminology. An include facts: What makes them a sub-culture? How long have they been established? How many people would regard themselves as a part of this group? What are society’s perceptions of this group? What are their products and practices?