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Analysis Of The Deadheads: Deviant Subculture

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The Deadheads is a deviant subculture that is seen as unruly and scary at first glance, however, are very much the opposite. A subculture is defined as a part of a society that abides by different rules and beliefs. The Deadheads have their own beliefs, norms, symbols, and values that differentiate them from other music-based subcultures because of these.

In the past “deviant subcultures” are associated with crime and conflict however in the case of Deadheads it’s the way that they stray from societal norms that have them labelled so. They set a substantial value on individual freedom and emphasise the mind and its human creativity. The Deadhead culture is very co-operative, they believe that if you have something that someone needs more then you, share it. They take it upon themselves to take care of each other, ensure that they keep the space they occupy clean. As time progressed, they even created their own order and taught those who are new to the culture how to behave appropriately. Their label of “deviant” comes merely from the outside views of their culture seeing them as drug-fueled rock and roll fans. Where in reality they don’t abide by the social control and simply wish to live freely. …show more content…

Symbolic interactionists believe that “society is the product of the everyday interactions of individuals” (Macionis, Gerber 20) and that society is complex and ever-changing. The Deadheads have created their own society that they share with other Deadheads, just because their culture is not the same as most does not mean they should be labelled a

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