James M. Henslin: Subculture Vs Mainstream Culture

In the textbook, the author James M. Henslin describes a subculture as "a world within the larger world of the dominant culture." Subcultures can form around any interest or activity, and they have their own values and norms that its members share, which gives them a common identity. They often use special terms to communicate. Although most subcultures are compatible with the values and norms of the mainstream culture, some are not. These are considered to be countercultures, which are subcultures whose values or activities go against the mainstream culture. Members of the counterculture are subject to ridicule and isolation by the members of the mainstream culture.

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