Skateboarding is a popular youth pastime. Within the activity, there are distinct variations on how it's done, and the skating lexicon can vary by place. In addition, skateboarders have distinctive gear, like skate shoes designed to provide grip and durability. All this sets skaters apart as a kind of

a.) minority group.
b.) cultural majority.
c.) subculture.
d.) ethnic group.


Ans: c.) subculture.
FEEDBACK: A subculture is a group united by sets of concepts, values, symbols, and shared meaning specific to the members of that group distinctive enough to distinguish it from others within the same culture or society.

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a. true b. false

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