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Brody Barber
on Dec 03, 2024Verified
How is a counterculture different from a subculture?
A) Members of a counterculture drop out of society, whereas members of a subculture actively protest and fight to change society.
B) Both are distinct from mainstream culture, but only members of a subculture actively oppose important aspects of mainstream culture.
C) Both are distinct from mainstream culture, but a counterculture actively opposes important aspects of the mainstream.
D) Subcultures are not culturally distinct from the mainstream; they just occupy a particular geographic area.
Counterculture
A culture with values and norms that differ substantially from those of the mainstream society, often expressing opposition to dominant cultural norms.
Subculture
A specific segment of society that stands out due to its unique interests or beliefs, which contrast with the wider cultural values.
- Discern between subcultures and countercultures, exploring their relations with the leading culture.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern between subcultures and countercultures, exploring their relations with the leading culture.
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