THE MEANING OF ''HOODS''
Hoods were a
youth subculture that originated in the 1950s among young
northeastern and
southern United States street gangs. The style and subculture then became popular among other types of people, as an expression of rebellion.
In the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and '80s, these youths were known as "
hoods" The term "greaser" reappeared in later decades as part of a revival of 1950s popular culture.
North American greasers were known more for their love of
hot rod cars and ordinary or customized vans, not necessarily
motorcycles, although both subcultures are known for being fans of 1950s rock'n'roll
Greasers are usually portrayed as urban
working class ethnics, often
Italian American or
Hispanic American In fact, the terms "greaser" or "greaseball" are also ethnic slurs applied to Italian Americans or Hispanic Americans due to stereotypes of either naturally greasier hair or widespread usage of hair grease