
Counterculture
Cultural Rebellion
Counterculture often rejects mainstream norms, celebrating individuality and alternative lifestyles.
Punk rock fashion became an icon of counterculture, defying conventional dress codes.
Historical Context
Understanding the era helps identify what the counterculture opposed at the time.
The counterculture of the 1960s stood against the materialism and war mentality of that period.
Not Always Accepted
Initial societal reactions to counterculture can be negative, labeling it as radical or subversive.
Graffiti art, once counterculture, is now gaining recognition in mainstream galleries.
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Subculture
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