Define the concept of subculture. Illustrate your answer with examples

Question 1

define

Answer 1

Subcultures are a minority part of the majority culture. Although they have committed to the wider culture, they have distinct norms and values which distinguish them as different.

Question 2

example 2

Answer 2

Subcultures can exist in school; Jackson found anti-school subcultures amongst working class teenage peer groups. In her study she showed ‘lads and ladettes’ controlling each other’s behavior by encouraging rebellion and cheekiness by rewarding it with popularity.

Question 3

example 1

Answer 3

There are Many subcultures in contemporary UK; some are based on leisure pursuits such as skaters or football fans, some are eco subculture groups and some are religious subculture groups such as scientologists.