Throughout history cultures have been apart of society, within society subcultures are created by lifestyle, likes, dislikes, class, etc. Subcultures have often been youth driven but are more recently driven by online social groups.During the 20th century social diversity and individuality were on the rise. Wars and revolutions dominated parts of the 20th century meaning many people were put in uniforms and denied freedom of individuality. Additionally with the threat of death and loss of loved ones , people were frantic to live life to full.(Geerinick, n.d.)
Prior to WW1 subcultures were small and related to social grouping, style and artists. Geerinick (n.d) states that Nudism is a continuing subculture from this time. Aestheticism was