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/^t/One of the most noticeable features of every young generation is its tendency to rebel against the lifestyle imposed on it by the older generation. Joining cult or identifying with subculture is the common way of the young's' manifestation of their disagreement on the adults' world. Young person's decision about joining a given subculture may be dictated by the following reasons. The first reason is looking for a purpose and meaning in life; the second is the need to express personal attitude toward every-day issues, it can be either anger caused by poor economic condition or a protest against imposed social norms. Obviously, there are many other reasons, both of sociological and psychological natures, but the two given above seem to be the ones of the commonest.