Subcultures

Subcultures are groups of people who will hold different views, beliefs and characteristics which differ from the rest of society. Subcultures tend to be formed when the mainstream culture does not satisfy the needs or interests of particular people. In relation to "Hallelujah", Cohen and Buckley would represent a subculture, with Burke's version and portrayal of her version of the song appealing and marketed towards a more mainstream audience. Through The Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies (CCCS), the idea of subcultures is expanded on. According to the CCCS, subcultures each act as a sight of resistance against the mainstream. It is proposed by authors under the CCCS, that subcultures do indeed have a degree of resistance, which in turn will help them gain their status within society. Through the pure publicity surrounding Burke's cover of "Hallelujah", this has allowed Cohen's original, and even Buckley’s version to gain greater recognition within today’s society.