Rejecting the Norms of Traditional and Official Culture and its Persistent Implications

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The evidences imply that the violation of the norms of traditional and official culture, either publicly or secretly, have become popular among a part of the youths to such an extent which makes it possible to discuss the formation of a subculture contrary to the dominant official culture of the country. During the past years, this fact has caused some worriment in regards of some youths’ fidelity to the Islamic cultural norms and values of the country. Besides, there have been debates and discussions over the reasons of contravening the official and traditional norms and the definition of the breakers’ acts. Some consider the cultural deviations as sorts of protest to the dominant culture and the political system, that is, those who do not attach legitimacy and popularity to the political sovereignty and the dominant culture, express their opposition by neglecting its cultural symbols. ...

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