National Society and Subcultures

Study Notes

A national society is a population of people living within a specified geographic area, connected by common ideas and working toward common goals.
Within a nation, there are many smaller groups, such as ethnic groups, regional groups, and tribal subcultures, made up of people who identify closely with each other.
A subculture is the culture of a smaller community that distinguishes itself from the dominant culture of the larger society.

The United States is a national society with its own culture, but different cities and regions, even states, may have their own unique subcultures.
Example: Jim, who grew up in Florida, experiences cultural differences when he moves to Washington DC for college.
Differences Jim encounters in DC:
- Bikers are common, and he needs to watch for them.
- Pedestrians have the right of way, and he needs to be aware of them.
- There is no parking lot, and he needs to parallel park.
- He needs to pay for parking using a meter.
- Driving in DC is not the same as driving in Florida, with heavy traffic and limited parking options.
- The better option for transportation is to ride the Metro and circulator bus.

There are many different subcultures in the United States, and different cities often have their own subcultures shaped by their unique regional characteristics.

A national society is a population of people living within a specified geographic area, connected by common ideas and working toward common goals.
Within a nation, there are many smaller groups, such as ethnic groups, regional groups, and tribal subcultures, made up of people who identify closely with each other.
A subculture is the culture of a smaller community that distinguishes itself from the dominant culture of the larger society.

The United States is a national society with its own culture, but different cities and regions, even states, may have their own unique subcultures.
Example: Jim, who grew up in Florida, experiences cultural differences when he moves to Washington DC for college.
Differences Jim encounters in DC:
- Bikers are common, and he needs to watch for them.
- Pedestrians have the right of way, and he needs to be aware of them.
- There is no parking lot, and he needs to parallel park.
- He needs to pay for parking using a meter.
- Driving in DC is not the same as driving in Florida, with heavy traffic and limited parking options.
- The better option for transportation is to ride the Metro and circulator bus.

There are many different subcultures in the United States, and different cities often have their own subcultures shaped by their unique regional characteristics.