Subcultures are defined as groups whose values and norms of behavior
A. stand in direct opposition to those of the dominant culture.
B. differ to some degree from those of the dominant culture.
C. have eclipsed those of the dominant culture.
D. rigidly adhere to those of the dominant culture.
Answer: B
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a. ideology b. value set c. belief system d. culture
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a. transmen who started new jobs after their transition. b. transmen who still dressed and acted as women at work but not in their personal lives. c. those who went to church regularly. d. those who had worked as women in blue?collar, male?dominated occupations.
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a. students who earn the same grades you do. b. students who seem to have physical characteristics similar to yours. c. students seated closest to you. d. students of the opposite sex.
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a. Students are given support for either occupational or college pursuits. b. Students do not take unnecessary school courses. c. Students can choose what classes to take. d. There are no questions of discrimination when tracking is used.