Subculture

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/subculture

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the cultural differentiation?Subcultures possess unique norms, values, and practices distinct from the dominant culture
2. What is the social identity formation?They provide frameworks for individuals to explore and express their identities
3. Why do people form subcultures?People create subcultures to express themselves, feel part of a community, and share interests like music or art that they love.
4. How do subcultures influence the bigger society?Subcultures try new ideas and styles that can become popular later, like music, fashion, or technology that starts in a small group.

Dominant Culture: The prevailing set of beliefs, values, and practices in a society.
Symbolic Interactionism: A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the role of symbols and language in social interaction.
Cultural Capital: Non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means.