Currently gay marriage would be considered a counterculture in most places. By definition a counterculture "is a subculture whose values and norms of behavior deviate from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to mainstream cultural mores" according to wikipedia" (lol I know right?) which is indicated by legislation either blatantly opposed to the concept or simply by it's omission.
In places where it is legal, again from Wikipedia "As of January 2013, nine states-Connecticut, Iowa, Maine,Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and Washington-as well as the District of Columbia and two Native American tribes-have legalized same-sex marriage. In addition, Rhode Island recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, and California, which briefly granted same-sex marriages in 2008, now recognizes them on a conditional basis." It would be considered a subculture as long as it was generally accepted among the populace.
Both. Punk is a subculture of rock 'n roll, and rock 'n roll is the music of the counterculture.
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explain why the Amish are considered by sociologists as a subculture and not as a counterculture.
A counterculture is a subculture whose values and behaviors oppose mainstream culture.
Another term for subculture is counterculture, which refers to a group within society that holds beliefs or practices that deviate from the mainstream culture.
Preppy style is typically considered a subculture rather than a counterculture. It is characterized by a traditional, collegiate-inspired fashion and lifestyle associated with upper-class or elite social groups. While it may embrace some unique values or preferences, it does not actively oppose or challenge mainstream culture in the same way a counterculture does.
Our group is a subculture because we share certain values, interests, and beliefs that differentiate us from the mainstream culture, but we are not actively opposing or seeking to change dominant societal norms and values like a counterculture would. Instead, we exist alongside the broader culture, forming our own unique identity within it.
are systematically opposed to
because black people rule when they are fighting for their rights and all white people do is run and cry and tell there moms about their feelings.
From a sociological perspective, Mormons would be classified a counterculture and the physicians would be a subculture.
The Beat Generation was more accurately described as a literary and cultural movement rather than a subculture or counterculture. It was centered around a group of writers who rejected mainstream norms and explored themes of personal freedom, spirituality, and nonconformity in their work. While the Beat Generation had elements of countercultural opposition to societal norms, its primary focus was on artistic expression rather than overt political or social activism.
Culture refers to the beliefs, behaviors, and values shared by a group, while subculture refers to a smaller group within a culture that shares a distinct set of beliefs or practices. Counterculture, on the other hand, actively opposes the mainstream culture and seeks to create its own alternative values and norms. Countercultures often emerge as a response to perceived injustices or dissatisfaction with dominant culture.