Reflection 2: Culture Shock—Exploring 2000s Subcultures

Subculture (sub·​cul·​ture)

noun.

An ethnic, regional, economic, or social group exhibiting characteristic patterns of behavior sufficient to distinguish it from others within an embracing culture or society.

Every decade has its own subcultures—e.g. Beatniks and Greasers in the '50s, Mods and Hippies in the '60s, etc. The Aughts were no exception. The turn of the 21st century saw a number of youth-driven subcultures arise. From Emo to Nu Metal to Scene, many young Americans splintered into a series of unique groupings. Buoyed by the emergence of social media sites, such as Tumblr and MySpace, these subcultures were centered upon everything from music to fashion. Some subgroups, like Hipsters, even entered the mainstream consciousness. For this reflection, we will explore these distinctive If you were young in the 2000s, which subculture might've appealed to you? Which groups seems appealing and which seem the least appealing?  

Include at least two of the following in your discussion:

• "The Hipster Subculture: A Deep Dive into Fashion, Culture, and Lifestyle" (VagaZine)
• "Twenty-three Former Scene Kids from the '00s Who Glowed the Heck Up" (BuzzFeed)
• "I Was a Weird Black Emo Teen in a Misery-Obsessed White Subculture" (VICE) 
• "Why Everyone HATED Nu-Metal (Sad But True)" (The Punk Rock MBA)
• "How Emo and Pop Punk Shaped Youth Culture in the 2000s" (GetSadYall)

• MLA Style, including works cited
• 500 words (≈2 pages)

Due: Wed 10.8 (via Canvas) [Note new due date]