Subculture
Subculture
Subculture (/sʌbˈkʌltʃər/) is a term in sociology and cultural studies that refers to a group of people within a culture that differentiates themselves from the larger culture to which they belong.
Etymology
The term "subculture" comes from the Latin words "sub", meaning under or beneath, and "cultura", meaning cultivation or culture. It was first used in the sociological sense in the 1940s to describe smaller cultural groups within larger ones.
Definition
A subculture is a group of people who share a distinctive set of cultural beliefs and behaviors that differ in some significant way from the larger society. Subcultures can form around a variety of factors, including shared interests, hobbies, professions, or identities such as ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Related Terms
- Counterculture: A type of subculture that rejects and opposes significant elements of the dominant culture.
- Microculture: A term used to describe the smallest unit of culture, often used to refer to subcultures that are particularly small or niche.
- Multiculturalism: The co-existence of diverse cultures within a society, which can include subcultures.
- Cultural assimilation: The process by which a person or group's culture comes to resemble that of another group, often the dominant culture.
Examples
Subcultures can be found in many areas of society. Some examples include the punk subculture, which is characterized by a rebellious attitude and a distinctive style of music and fashion; the goth subculture, which is known for its dark aesthetic and fascination with the macabre; and the hip hop subculture, which originated in African American and Latino communities and is centered around rap music, breakdancing, and graffiti art.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Subculture
- Wikipedia's article - Subculture
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