Hipsterism - Subkulturell Renässans

Abstract

This essay is an attempt to apply the theories from the cultural studies tradition on a contemporary subculture, decoding and reviewing the societal implications of the cultural phenomenon that is the hipster. The thesis is that hipsterism contains elements that challenges the way we usually view and understand youth culture. The thesis argues that hipsterism is a result of 40 years of neo-liberal capitalistic progress, combining elements of gentrification, consumption, cultural capital and subculture.