subcultures

plural of subculture
as in cultures
a group that has beliefs and behaviors that are different from the main groups within a culture or society a subculture of local painters a subculture of poverty and crime

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Recent Examples of subcultures Her campaigns also appeal to subcultures like LGBTQIA+ communities, who appreciate her commitment to inclusivity and self-expression. Andre Claudio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 Physical media is all but dead, and independent artists and niche subcultures are flailing to survive within the pay-to-play economy. Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024 For the future of streetwear, experts agree that staying in tune with communities and subcultures and not letting business pressures impact the creative side too much is key for its success. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024 While the focus on niche subcultures, like The Muppets, add to the silliness of the stance. Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Of course, military style has been appropriated by different subcultures for decades. Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 By merging alternative subcultures with traditional music, Clover-Lynn seeks to refashion the stereotypical sounds and images of Appalachian music. G. Samantha Rosenthal, Them, 3 Oct. 2024 Team Subcultures Colleagues should bring concerns about subcultures within the team to the CTO, especially when these concerns could lead to fragmented thinking and a lack of team cohesion. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Subcultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcultures. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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