What would you need to do in order to become part of those subcultures, besides buying/wearing the accepted uniform?
I think the next step is to socialize with the people there, even if it's a struggle.
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing. —Malcolm X
Just a reminder: under international law, an occupying power has no right of self-defense, and those who are occupied have the right and duty to liberate themselves by any means possible.