upSubcultures
Take a walk outside your world just a second, not out of your office or out of your house but almost into a different plane of existence. This has nothing to do with subcultures of society. Confused? Good. Brush away any ideas you have of sterotypes and labels this is the world as it actually is in full choromatic glory, candid and honest views on how reality shapes real people.
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Subkultures.net http://www.subkultures.net/Online community for people who don't feel part of the mainstream. Hosts sites for individuals.
Mind Space http://www.mindspace.org/Virtual community formed to discuss a sustainable future, reality selection, surrounding philosophies, cyber culture, literature, alternative lifestyles and viewpoints, freedom of information, music, and psychedelics.
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Anti Social The Anti-Social Charter founded February 14, 1998 We, the founders of this establishment form this conclave in order to document the process of our alienation. Our salvation is
evidenced by our PC tans and our paper cuts. We want to leave school inorder to make the money we deserve. We are the most important things in our lives. We would never treat people the way they have treated us. Hence, our motto: TRUST NO ONE This description courtesy of http://members.theglobe.com/antisocial1/ .
(less...) Traditional definition of biker: A man who leads a lifestyle that revolves around being part of the brotherhood of riders of American-made motorcycles. Contemporary definition of biker: A person
who leads a lifestyle that revolves around being part of the brotherhood and sisterhood of motorcycle riders, and share traditional attitudes about the code of the road. More controversial questions: Are Fair Weather Riders(FWR) bikers? They are motorcycle enthusiasts, and there is nothing wrong with that. Are yuppies, on motorcycles you can't afford, bikers? Do an attitude check. The answer lies more in whether or not they've got your back when you need them. Whomever you have for friends is up to you. In conclusion, bikers is a lifestyle. Sometimes it is a "Lifestyle with Attitude".
(less...) Coverall of subcultures that have "grown up" on the Internet. Also includes all other aspects of cyberculture.
Directories This category is for general subculture-oriented link sites. No subculture-specific link sites will be accepted.
Emo The emo subculture is associated with emo music but also extends into appearance, behavior, and perspectives on life. Usually defined to have its roots in punk subculture as well
as some attributes of gothic fashion and subculture.
(less...) Geeks and Nerds, those misfits of society. Whatever your interest, be it coding, books, Role Playing or online gaming, there are sites out there to promote the geek lifestyle and reassure you
that you aren't alone, and you might just be cool too.
(less...) Just what makes one a "Gothic" or "Goth" one might ask? First, the term itself needs to be defined. A history buff might know that the Goths were a group of Germanic barbarians that invaded the Roman
Empire between the 3rd and 5th centuries. Lovers of art and architecture will at once recognize Gothic architecture often seen in massive stone cathedrals, marked by very tall thin arched windows with elaborate stained glass designs. The art itself is dark and morbid, revealing the macabre interests of the Medieval Europeans. A more recent definition of Gothic refers to a movement in literature in the 18th and 19th centuries. Gothic literature is noted by gloomy settings, mysterious and often violent events, and psychological terror of some sort. Some widely known authors of Gothic tales are Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allen Poe, and H.P. Lovecraft. What is known as the Gothic subculture today is actually an offshoot of the punk movement of the 1970s. Groups like Bauhaus and Siouxsie and the Banshees took the punk styles from bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash and gave it a darker sound. It was actually Siouxsie Sioux herself who is credited with coining the phrase ?Gothic? in reference to music. Some other noted Gothic bands over the past 20 years are The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, The Mission UK, Fields of the Nephilim, Christian Death, Curve, Rosetta Stone, and many others. It was the dark clothes and ghastly makeup worn by those early Gothic bands that inspired what has become typical Gothic fashion. Some characteristic of this fashion are dark colored clothing: blacks, dark reds, blues, and purples. Many often wear clothing made from leather, or in newer times PVC, or pieces of fetish attire, such as corsets and bodices. Bondage clothing, shirts or pants adorned with zippers and strap that constrict movement have become recently popular. Both males and females may be seen wearing makeup, which often consists of white, or very pale foundation, with dark colors on the eyes and lips. The dark, elaborate clothing was first meant as a backlash against the colorful clothes of the disco era. Goths may read many of the aforementioned authors and may be interested in Medieval history. Many goths also have an interest in alternative religions such as Paganism, Wicca, even Buddhism, although many are atheist. Although Goths may enjoy the darker things in life, many of them will dispel any rumors of being evil or malicious in any way.
(less...) Hip-Hop is about self-expression and self-appreciation. It speaks to those who have an open ear; it displays itself to those who have an open eye. Today Hip-Hop is a multi-cultural fusion of many
different contributions made by several ethnic groups, which is why it is considered to be a universal art and culture. The elements of deejaying, emceeing, breakdancing and grafitti, all conclude to form an art that is "colorless" and enjoyed all across the world. Description from http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/thehiphopkrib
(less...) Hippy is an establishment label for a profound, invisible, underground, evolutionary process. For every visible hippy, barefoot, beflowered, beaded, there are a thousand invisible members of the
turned-on underground. Persons whose lives are tuned in to their inner vision, who are dropping out of the TV comedy of American Life. Timothy Leary (The Politics of Ecstasy) 1967
(less...) This category is dedicated to the Industrial subculture, also referred to as Rivethead subculture. It grew out as a daughter of the Punk subculture (along with the Gothic subculture). It is heavily
influenced by (and influences) the Industrial music genere, comprised of bands such as Skinny Puppy, KMFDM, Pig, Leaether Strip, Pigface, etc. Industrial subculture is historically very close to Gothic subculture; many individuals find themselves on a line between the two. The major difference is that while Gothic subculture tends to be based on sadness, and Punk on rebellion, Industrial is based on aggression.
(less...) Mod/Modernism is a movement which includes, but is not limited to, dressing sharp in 1960s-influenced attire, listening to mod/power-pop, ska, soul, jazz, and usually jetting about on Vespa or
Lambretta scooters. The 1979 revival brought Mod into the spotlight, with The Jam at the helm.
(less...) As rock 'n' roll became bigger and bigger in the '70s, it was time for another revolution - a return to a basic, raw, three-chord sound, namely, punk. From the streets of New York City and London,
punk rock reverberated around the world and turned the rock 'n' roll status quo on its head. This category catalogs the punk movement in a social context, rather than focusing on the music aspect of punk.
(less...) Rave is a word which was originally used by the British media in 1989 to describe the radical shift from dancing on disco dance floors too large, all night parties thrown in warehouses, country
fields, and other such locations. Today, raves are known as night long parties where loud techno music is played. A common philosophy among ravers is PLUR - peace, love, unity, and respect. This category is dedicated to the rave culture, its philosophy and lifestyle.
(less...) Spotters are people who have an almost obsessional interest in something which contains a great deal of variety, but which the majority of people see as mundane, purely functional, and/or identical in
form. This interest normally involves some form of collection or logging of detailed data or images, using physical, electronic, or mental means. The group commonly conform to one or more of several stereotypes, such as the wearing of an anorak, or damaged spectacles held together with sellotape or plaster, although these stereotypes do not define the group. The term seems to have been first applied to people interested in the minutiae of public transport operations, notably railways, although most modes of transport attract such groups of people. It has spread to include other subjects, such as the recognition of musical samples contained in dance and rap music, and the recall of sporting results and associated 'trivia'. Spotters may be considered geeks or nerds. Both are often social misfits, however spotters may be defined by their obsessional interest in a topic and the collection of associated apparently trivial data, where as geeks and nerds may just be interested in something unusual. Common terms for spotters include trainspotters, gricers, twitchers (birds), greasers (trains), bashers (trains, mainly travelling), cranks, sellotape, and anoraks. However, the use of the term anorak has recently been adopted to refer to computer geeks, who are not normally spotters. This category lists sites about spotters as people in society, and their relationship to society. It does not list sites which contain resources useful to spotters, such as databases of vehicles, rolling stock, or records, although it may contain sites primarily aimed at helping people become spotters or supporting generic spotter lifestyles.
(less...) The straight edge lifestyle means: no alcohol, no narcotics, no smoking, and no promiscuous sex. Some straight edge individuals also choose to become vegetarian or vegan. The straight edge lifestyle
is meant to liberate the mind and body of an individual from chemical substances so he or she will become more focused and clear-minded. Straight edge is about freedom from addiction and demonstrating to the rest of the world that drugs and alcohol are not necessary to living a happy lifestyle.
(less...) Similar to the "Bodyart" category under Arts, this area concentrates less on the 'art' aspect, and more on the philosophy, culture and life-style
of the Urban Primitive. ----- Link to Arts/Bodyart
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Czech Přesná definice pojmu subkultura zatím nebyla vytvořena. Pojem byl poprvé použit ve 40. letech. Obvykle bývá vymezován pro označení dílčí kategorie uvnitř širší kultury. Gordon
(1947): „pododdělení národní kultury, složené z kombinace sociálně situačních složek, jako je třídní status, etnický původ, městské nebo venkovní osídlení a náboženská příslušnost, které tvoří svou kombinací fungující jednotu, jež integračně upevňuje na ni se podílející jedince.“ Zde je pojem subkultura pojat jako jakékoliv společenství lidí, charakterizované určitými společnými znaky uvnitř vyššího celku. T. H. Holmes (1988) stručně a výstižně subkulturu definuje jako skupinu, která je součástí širší kultury, ale má své odlišné normy, hodnoty a životní styl. Subkultury svou povahou, výrazně kritickým postojem vůči státnímu uspořádání nabývají často povahy kontrakultury. [použito definice serveru varianty.cz]
(less...) Tegencultuur - Cultuur van bijzondere groepen, met van de gevestigde cultuur afwijkende normen en doelstellingen.
French Bienvenue dans cet univers parallèle mais bel et bien terrestre, à la frontière entre connu et inconnu, entre ombre et lumière, où tout et son contraire est possible. Les cultures alternatives
sont une invitation à marcher hors des sentiers battus, en cherchant à se perdre dans la découverte des horizons les plus inattendus. Cette description est confuse ? Parfait, car cette catégorie est en effet hors norme...
(less...) Tutto quello che si muove contro (o almeno fuori) dal "pensiero unico" del mercato.
LithuanianPolish Subkultura (z łac. sub = 'pod' + kultura) - określa grupę społeczną i jej kulturę wyodrębnioną według jakiegoś kryterium np. zawodowego, etnicznego, religijnego, demograficznego itp.
Subkultura jest segmentem kultury i nie podlega wartościowaniu na wyższą czy niższą. W znaczeniu potocznym subkultury to grupy młodzieży kontestujące przyjęty system wartości, a słowo nabrało znaczenia jakiejś formy patologii społecznej.
(less...) Comúnmenta llamadas subculturas.
SwedishBurning Man Burning Man is an annual festival held in the high desert wilderness of northern Nevada. Each year around Labor Day, thousands of artists, performers and free spirits converge for a week-long
celebration that culminates in the ritual burning of an enormous human effigy. Participants build a temporary community in the Black Rock Desert, and call it Black Rock City. The event has also been described as: "a gathering of people doing weird stuff in the desert".
(less...) A roleplaying game (RPG) is a structured method of playing "Let's Pretend", in which players create characters to serve as protagonists in a fictional world created by a game master. Although
characters and plots are driven largely by the imagination of the participants, game rules are used to resolve the results of dramatic conflicts, providing the games with a necessary element of suspense. Roleplaying began with the creation of the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons in Wisconsin in 1972, but now includes hundreds of commercial systems and homemade RPGs in many languages and genres. This category primarily covers what are often called tabletop roleplaying games (because they are typically played sitting around a table, with books and dice) but also includes its pen-and-paper descendants, live action roleplaying (where players dress up and physically act out their characters' actions) and gamebook roleplaying (system-based interactive fiction).
(less...) Guerrilla Art, a form of street art evolved from the graffiti art culture in the United States. A form of Public Art, it is not “moveable” but more “environmental” in that the surface used to
create the art work is an integral part of the artwork. Street artists encompass many media and techniques such as wheatpasting, stickers, stencil graffiti and mosaic tiling. The most important development in the movement and the reason for its 'guerrilla' tag is the adoption of guerrilla marketing techniques over traditional artistic methods. Many guerrilla artists hijack major branding for their own publicity and identity, often at odds with the brand itself.
(less...) Categories and sites for alternate lifestyles, intentional and utopian communities, and specific practices.
Niche Niche shopping meets needs that are defined by who we are -- shopping for our lifestyles, our
particular personal needs, or our philosophies of life.
(less...) Recreation: refreshment of strength and spirits after work; also : a means of refreshment or diversion Nudism: the practice of going nude especially in sexually mixed groups and during
periods of time spent at specially secluded places Seems simple enough. The sites listed here should in some fashion fall into both of the above descriptions. These sites feature a natural and healthy expression of the human body and emotion... a lifestyle... Due to the large number of hardcore sites being submitted to this category they will no longer be forwarded to Adult but will be deleted.
(less...) Polyamory is the practice of having multiple, open, honest emotional and sexual relationships. This is a pretty broad umbrella, which covers relationship styles that vary from group marriage to those
that look very much like "dating". Additional details of what you may expect to find and not find under this topic: This section is not intended to cover swinging, which is generally perceived as a style of multiple sexual relationships rather than a style of multiple romantic relationships. For more information on swinging, see: Society: Sexuality: Activities and Practices: Swinging. This section is not intended to cover affairs or 'cheating' either. This section is not intended to cover group sex. There is generally little overlap between the community that uses the term "polygamy" and the community that uses the term "polyamory". There is therefore a separate listing for polygamy under Alternative Lifestyles : Polygamy, although the actual dividing line is arguable.
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Activism Activism "emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue" according to Merriam-Webster. Note: A few sites listed here may advocate
activities or contain material that some people may find offensive.
(less...) As a sub-category of "Society", this category deals with advice on the 'human condition', rather than, for example, motor mechanics. Also, it favors those sites at which you can seek advice - or
read about those who have - rather than those which simply publish a prepacked world view! (see Self_Help). Please be careful and use your own judgment when requesting advice. It can be hard to determine the qualifications of those offering advice over the Internet. This category is most definitely not an 'information service' area; it's Advice! Help us to help you - by making this the most useful directory.
(less...) Sites and categories about criminals, particular types of crime, or criminal activity, and justice systems.
Death Sites related to the issues surrounding Death and Dying.
Disabled People with disabilities - how they live, learn, work, play and travel. Also disability news, studies, information, and statistics.
Ethnicity Categories organized by their focus on specific racial and ethnic groups.
Folklore The traditional beliefs, legends, customs, proverbs, riddles, music, dance, stories, and other lore of various cultures which were passed
down orally from person to person through the ages.
(less...) This category is for speculation and research about the future, including competing views by futurists.
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual The Society: Gay,_Lesbian,_and_Bisexual/ category is intended for sites related to gay, lesbian, bisexual as people, their sexual
orientation, lifestyle choices, sexuality, gender issues.
(less...) This category contains sites concerning genealogy and the study of family histories, including specific family surnames
and genealogy related to specific geographical areas.
(less...) The government sector: resources related to the "business" of governing, sites of and about world and interregional governing bodies, and links to
"government" categories elsewhere in the Open Directory.
(less...) History, in brief, is the humanity which explains the human condition based on the chronological
record of significant events and their related causes.
(less...) Sites listed in this category explore holidays from a general perspective--i.e. photography, why people celebrate, discussion forums related to holidays in general, and so forth. Sites that provide
holiday-specific information for multiple holidays are listed in the Holiday Pages subcategory. Sites that focus on a single holiday are listed in corresponding sub categories. Sites created especially for children may be found in Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Special_Days. Holidays include patriotic and cultural celebrations, as well as other special occasions such as birthdays. Sites which focus primarily on the religious aspects of holidays are listed in Society/Religion_and_Spirituality.
(less...) This category links to sites dealing with every kind of social and political issue and controversy.
Law This category is a resource for law-related websites, including law firms, legal information, primary legal materials, paralegal services, legal publications and technology, expert witnesses,
litigation consultants, and other legal service providers.
(less...) This category is for general information about the military. Sites focusing on the military of a particular country should be listed in Regional
instead of here. Sites must be in the English language.
(less...) English language web sites of non-profit and non-governmental organizations, as well as links to other directory categories for organizations and clubs not of a business or governmental nature. The
first grouping of subcategories including resources for the non-profit sector. The second grouping holds sites and links to organization categories in other parts of the directory.
(less...) The paranormal deals with that which cannot be scientifically explained. ESP, Extraterrestrial Life,
Psychic Powers, and other topics are covered here.
(less...) People in their many shapes, sizes, and appearances.
Philanthropy Broadly defined, philanthropy is goodwill to mankind as demonstrated by the readiness to promote human welfare. The Philanthropy category in this directory provides an overview of the philanthropic
sector, including guides and directories and methods of giving.
(less...) Philosophy, from the Greek words philo (love) and sophia (wisdom), refers to the rational inquiry of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, and conduct. Its traditional main branches are
metaphysics, the study of the ultimate nature of reality, epistemology, the investigation of the origins and limits of knowledge, ethics, dealing with morality and justice, and aesthetics, the study of beauty in the arts.
(less...) Politics is the art of reforming a society through public policy, and a hallmark (and curse) of civilization.
Relationships Websites about interpersonal relationships, including but not limited to romantic relationships.
Religion and Spirituality Religion is a social phenomenon involving systems of shared practices, views, symbols, and moral values. Spirituality focuses on personal connections perceived non-physical phenomena, with or without
the direct influence of a religion or a set of organizationally imposed views. Please see the category FAQ for more detail on the category and editing in it.
(less...) Educational or information sites about human sexuality and sexual practice.
Support Groups Any sites that can offer an opportunity to gain support, or give support, to people dealing with these issues. This may include forums, email lists, personal homepages. Groups and websites to help
people cope with the troubles of life, or at least feel less alone. For disease-related support groups, see Health/Consumer Support Groups. A regional listing would be appropriate for information about a support group that primarily is about when and where a group meets in person.
(less...) Transgendered individuals are those who have a gender (a mental measure of masculinity, femininity, or something else entirely) which does not match their sex (being physically male or female).
This category includes resources for transgendered individuals, and information about transgenderism in general.
(less...) Focus is on work as a part of life: the work ethic, balancing work with family life, work schedules, etc. Access to
work-related categories elsewhere in the directory.
(less...) Resources for men, about men and most often provided by men. Gatherings of men, social and political issues controversies
about men and their rights, men's publications, etc.
(less...) Urban legends are realistic stories concerning recent events or alleged events with an ironic or supernatural twist; urban beliefs or rumours are reports of such events that lack the storyline of the
urban legend. Urban legends and beliefs spread not only through word of mouth, but also through the internet in the form of e-rumours, chain letters, and e-mail and computer virus hoaxes.
(less...) Resources for women, about women, and most often provided by women. Women in business, women's groups, clubs and societies, women who want to chat, women's email lists and magazines, women's
spirituality and issues and culture are found here. Also resources for wives, mothers, widows and every woman in between.
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