Subcultures

Subcultures are meaning systems, modes of expression or lifestyles developed by groups in subordinate structural positions in response to dominant meaning systems. There are many Subcultures in our society, and they form through recognition of similar interests, music, rituals and fashion which are different from the mainstream culture. Subcultures have expanded their ways of interaction onto the Internet since the Internet became a useful tool for communication. Through blogs, members in subcultures can easily find other members and interact with each other within the blog community. Other features that act as social elements in subcultures include the same tastes in music, use of colours, and their display names or icons that show their characters of being a part of the culture. For members to communicate effectively with other members in the blog community, their choice of music, fashion and interests are limited to those that are acceptable in the subculture.