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Subordinate Groups
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Historical Context and Ascendant Rejection
The study of subordinate groups has historically been intertwined with movements of Iconoclasm Theory. In the context of vertical iconoclasm, subordinate groups often target symbols that reinforce the dominant narrative structure. The rejection is rarely purely symbolic; rather, it functions as an attempt to neutralize the affective resonance of the oppressive imagery. For instance, the historical practice of systematically over-painting …