Subculture – what is it?Subculture – what is it?► Subculture is a group of young people Subculture is a group of young people

with a distinct style and identity. with a distinct style and identity.

► Different subcultures have their own Different subcultures have their own beliefs, value systems, fashion, and beliefs, value systems, fashion, and favourite music.favourite music.

► There are now 31 million kids in the 12-There are now 31 million kids in the 12-to-19 age group, and demographers to-19 age group, and demographers predict that there will be 35 million teens predict that there will be 35 million teens by 2010. by 2010.

Why do teens choose a Why do teens choose a subculture?subculture?

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Why do teens choose a Why do teens choose a subculture?subculture?

Many kids say that they feel Many kids say that they feel themselvesthemselves alone and unable alone and unable to connect with their parents, to connect with their parents, teachers and sometimes even teachers and sometimes even classmates. They are looking classmates. They are looking for guidance, and when they for guidance, and when they

don’t get what they need they don’t get what they need they join subcultures.join subcultures.