Ch. 3 Culturw Flashcards
1
Q
Dominant culture?
A
The culture that imposes its ideas through economic and political power
2
Q
Subculture vs counter culture?
A
Subculture is more neutral and a lot more passive. Not directly oppositional towards societies norms.
(nerds, gamers, foodies, gym rats, lawyers, wrestling, yoga-goers, beanie baby collectors etc.)
Counterculture is where people are openly and directly against the main dominant powers in society. They feel it and openly resist the powers that be
(Hippies, punks, Biker gangs)