20 Questions
What is the primary focus of sociologists in the meso-level of analysis?
Medium-sized communities
What is the relationship between a subculture and the dominant culture of a larger society?
A subculture shares some similarities with the dominant culture
What is the defining characteristic of a subculture?
It is a unique culture that differs from the dominant culture
What is the size of a subculture in terms of population?
Meso-level, meaning medium-sized
What is the role of a subculture in a larger society?
It is a unique culture that coexists with the dominant culture
What is the main difference between a subculture and a microculture?
A subculture affects a longer period of someone's life
What is an example of a subculture in the United States?
Mexican-Americans
What is the term for a person being married to more than one spouse?
Polygamy
What is a counterculture?
A group that rejects mainstream values and has its own expectations
What is an example of a counterculture?
The Old Order Amish
What is a characteristic that distinguishes a subculture from a microculture?
A subculture is larger and affects a person's life for a longer period
Which of the following groups would be considered a microculture?
Girl Scout troops
What is the term for a group that emerges when there is a serious conflict with the larger culture?
Counterculture
What is the reason why the Amish are considered a counterculture?
They reject mainstream ideas and values
What is the main difference between a counterculture and a subculture?
Level of disagreement with dominant culture
What is a common consequence of a subculture's values and expectations conflicting with those of the dominant culture?
The subculture causes tension with the dominant group, which may lead to a counterculture.
Which of the following groups is more likely to have its own values and expectations that strongly disagree with the main values of a particular society?
A counterculture, such as the Old Order Amish.
What is the primary reason why a subculture may hold on to a practice or belief that is in conflict with the laws of the dominant society?
Because it is an essential part of their cultural identity and beliefs.
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes a counterculture from a microculture?
The degree of conflict with the dominant culture.
What is the primary way in which a counterculture, such as the Old Order Amish, rejects mainstream or dominant culture?
By replacing mainstream values with their own religious principles.
Study Notes
Subculture Definition
- A subculture is the culture of a meso-level subcommunity that distinguishes itself from the dominant culture of a larger society.
- A subculture is smaller than a nation, but larger than a microculture, and is able to support people throughout their entire lifespan.
Meso-Level Subcommunity
- A meso-level subcommunity falls between micro and macro levels in terms of population size.
- Examples of meso-level subcommunities include communities, organizations, cities, states, clans, and tribes.
Subculture Characteristics
- A subculture has its own rules and ideas that differ from the dominant culture of the larger society.
- A subculture shares some cultural elements with the dominant society, but is distinct in some ways.
Subculture vs Microculture
- A microculture is a small group that affects only a small segment of one's life, such as a girl scout troop or a college sorority.
- A subculture, on the other hand, affects one's life for a longer period and is large enough to support people throughout their entire lifespan.
Examples of Subcultures
- Ethnic groups, such as Mexican-Americans
- Exclusive religious groups, such as the Orthodox Jews in New York City
- Social classes, such as the elite upper class
Subculture and Dominant Culture
- Subcultures can cause tension with the dominant group, which has the power to determine cultural expectations.
- Examples of subcultures that conflict with dominant culture include some Mormons who practice polygamy, which is illegal in the US.
Counterculture
- A counterculture is a group with expectations and values that strongly disagree with the main values of a particular society.
- Examples of countercultures include the Old Order Amish, who reject mainstream ideas and values in favor of a simpler lifestyle based on their religious principles.
Subculture Definition
- A subculture is the culture of a meso-level subcommunity that distinguishes itself from the dominant culture of a larger society.
- A subculture is smaller than a nation, but larger than a microculture, and is able to support people throughout their entire lifespan.
Meso-Level Subcommunity
- A meso-level subcommunity falls between micro and macro levels in terms of population size.
- Examples of meso-level subcommunities include communities, organizations, cities, states, clans, and tribes.
Subculture Characteristics
- A subculture has its own rules and ideas that differ from the dominant culture of the larger society.
- A subculture shares some cultural elements with the dominant society, but is distinct in some ways.
Subculture vs Microculture
- A microculture is a small group that affects only a small segment of one's life, such as a girl scout troop or a college sorority.
- A subculture, on the other hand, affects one's life for a longer period and is large enough to support people throughout their entire lifespan.
Examples of Subcultures
- Ethnic groups, such as Mexican-Americans
- Exclusive religious groups, such as the Orthodox Jews in New York City
- Social classes, such as the elite upper class
Subculture and Dominant Culture
- Subcultures can cause tension with the dominant group, which has the power to determine cultural expectations.
- Examples of subcultures that conflict with dominant culture include some Mormons who practice polygamy, which is illegal in the US.
Counterculture
- A counterculture is a group with expectations and values that strongly disagree with the main values of a particular society.
- Examples of countercultures include the Old Order Amish, who reject mainstream ideas and values in favor of a simpler lifestyle based on their religious principles.
Subculture Definition
- A subculture is the culture of a meso-level subcommunity that distinguishes itself from the dominant culture of a larger society.
- A subculture is smaller than a nation, but larger than a microculture, and is able to support people throughout their entire lifespan.
Meso-Level Subcommunity
- A meso-level subcommunity falls between micro and macro levels in terms of population size.
- Examples of meso-level subcommunities include communities, organizations, cities, states, clans, and tribes.
Subculture Characteristics
- A subculture has its own rules and ideas that differ from the dominant culture of the larger society.
- A subculture shares some cultural elements with the dominant society, but is distinct in some ways.
Subculture vs Microculture
- A microculture is a small group that affects only a small segment of one's life, such as a girl scout troop or a college sorority.
- A subculture, on the other hand, affects one's life for a longer period and is large enough to support people throughout their entire lifespan.
Examples of Subcultures
- Ethnic groups, such as Mexican-Americans
- Exclusive religious groups, such as the Orthodox Jews in New York City
- Social classes, such as the elite upper class
Subculture and Dominant Culture
- Subcultures can cause tension with the dominant group, which has the power to determine cultural expectations.
- Examples of subcultures that conflict with dominant culture include some Mormons who practice polygamy, which is illegal in the US.
Counterculture
- A counterculture is a group with expectations and values that strongly disagree with the main values of a particular society.
- Examples of countercultures include the Old Order Amish, who reject mainstream ideas and values in favor of a simpler lifestyle based on their religious principles.
Learn about the culture of a meso-level subcommunity that distinguishes itself from the dominant culture of a larger society. Understand the concept of a subculture and its relation to micro and macro levels.
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