What is the difference between subculture and co culture

Subculture is also a group of people who share the values of mainstream culture, but at the same time they have their own set of identity. Subcultures do not go against the dominant culture, but they have their own way of distinguishing themselves from the main culture. For example, there can be youth subculture, university subculture, music subculture, etc. These sub-cultural groups may have their own style of dressing, own vocabulary, own set of rules, etc. Thus, they do not oppose the mainstream culture.

Further, some large companies have sub-cultural groups inside the company and these have helped the smooth functioning of the company as well. These groups are known as organizational cultures. However, subcultures are not a threat to a community and they define a group identity only. Co-culture is used to imply that no culture is superior and that some may coexist within a culture or a place.

It is a group that shares values, norms and things of the sort, but not defined by where someone lived, or grew up or their nationality. Some examples of a co-culture are Ethnic groups, minorities, or religions. For instance a co culture I identify with is being a woman.

Within a larger culture there are smaller groups that have values and norms that differ from the general culture, but are accepted by this smaller group. This group can be defined as a sub culture. Some subcultures might include, hipsters, environmentalists, spots fans, travelers, all of which are categories I could fall under.

Subgroups are a group based in vocation, avocation, or special skills that, like cultures, provide patterns of behavior and value. This would include things like your occupation or for a student it might be grade level.

Another example that I might use to describe a subgroup would be the environmental club at south. They do not share the same values, and they are actively protesting and trying to change them. The hippie movement and the people protesting the U. Being part of a counterculture means having a different set of rules, a different type of behavior and an intentional wish to separate from the unaccepted mainstream values. It implies an active protest against them.

The main difference between subculture and counterculture consists in their relationship with the mainstream culture. The subculture is part of the main culture. Its members mainly choose to stand out by adopting a different image. Although they choose to present themselves differently compared to the rest of the community, they still function and abide by the general rules. By contrast, the members of the counterculture actively go against the mainstream culture.

They care less about being visually tied to a group and more about being able to live according to a different set of rules. The hippie movement is a good example in both respects. One can be a part of the hippie subculture by merely adopting some visual characteristics such as clothing, eating habits and a general positive attitude. On the other hand, one can become a member of the hippie counterculture and join a community living off grid, grow the food they eat and actively protest everything the system does.