What are they? Why do we need to know about them?

Symbols- a word, phrase, image, or the like having meaning and intrinsic value to a particular person, group, culture. Objects- Material items important or necessary for the culture Values- A principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable. Norms- A standard, model or pattern; general average.

Share traits- a distinguishing characteristic or quality… Complexes- an intricate or complicated association or assemblage of related things, parts, units, etc… And Patterns- a combination of qualities, acts, tendencies, etc… For example, American culture. What makes the US, the US?

Any group that shares common symbols, values, language and norms that are different from the common culture. Do not necessarily reject the values of the parent culture, but may borrow or change some. For example- The Amish A very conservative group that has separated themselves from the rest of society. Believe in Christianity in a very strict form. Do not reject American society, but simply choose to live separate from them. Does reject modern world technologies and luxuries in order to live a humble life.

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Any group that rejects and challenges values, norms and behaviors of the common culture. Replace what they have rejected with their own values, beliefs, and norms. Go against society!  For example- Hippies. Believed the government was making the wrong choices with the overseas policies (especially in Vietnam) Made their own culture, focusing on peace and love, and drugs being the norm. Rejected almost all parts of American society.

Jail/Prisoners Gypsies Hispanics Chinese-Americans Deaf people Jewish Americans Teenagers Graffiti artists The Armed Forces Vegans/Vegetarians Or any others that you can think of!!! Picture!