Examples of Independent Class Subcultures
Examples of subcultural groupings associated with social class that arise largely independent of other subcultures in our society might include:
* Women's Institutes: These are largely dominated by middle class women (although not exclusively). They exist to satisfy a range of subcultural interests through activities that fit neatly into the lifestyle of this class. In this respect, such activities represent an extension of the basic interests of this social class.
* Sporting subcultures: Historically, different sporting activities have produced associated subcultural groupings that have reflected class interests and preoccupation's.
Football, for example, has thrown-up numerous examples of working class subcultures.
Rugby, on the other hand, has developed two distinctive class-related subcultural groupings:
Union (the amateur code until 1996) has traditionally involved upper and middle class males.
League (the only professional code until 1996) has traditionally involved working class males.