Question

multiple choice question
a subculture is ______.
○ a segment of society that participates in illegal activity and attempts to hide within the larger culture
○ a segment of society that shares a distinctive pattern of customs, rules, and traditions that differs from the larger society
○ a segment of society that is identical to the larger society
○ a racially cohesive segment of society that shares mores, folkways, and values different from the larger society

Explanation:

A subculture is a group within a larger society that has its own distinct set of customs, rules, traditions, and values that set it apart from the dominant culture, while still existing within it. The first option describes a criminal subculture (a narrow type, not the general definition), the second option is incorrect as subcultures are not identical to the larger society, and the fourth option incorrectly limits subcultures to racial groups.

Answer:

a segment of society that shares a distinctive pattern of customs, rules, and traditions that differs from the larger society