In summation, it is still debatable how these gangs were started, or how any gang commences for that matter. Perhaps, the poverty of Liverpool is to blame, or maybe the varied cultures and beliefs stemming from the mass immigration is the cause, or perhaps it was sheer boredom on the parts of the youth of the Liverpool area that manifested itself in these gangs.

It has been theorized that, "Like dominant cultures, subcultures comprise sets of norms, values and beliefs, along with networks of individuals, objects and relationships designed for the purpose of subcultural boundary communication and maintenance" (Wood, 2000). One theory of deviant youth is that they form their own type of subculture, when class differences lead to frustration. Through this frustration, they take part in delinquent behavior. As well, belonging to a gang, status can be achieved through violence or behavior such as stealing.

More recently, other theorists "have determined that in subcultures such as  Mods and Rockers, one of the most important characteristics is "style." This shows membership to the group, and even power.

As for the Mods and Rockers, if it were not for their rivalry, whether the media instigated it or not, they may never have gone down in history. The rivalry between these two groups was short-lived but memorable as they each went with their separate images they had made for themselves.