Define co-culture and describe a co-culture currently existing within the United States.

What will be an ideal response?


- A co-culture is a distinct culture within a larger culture. A co-culture could be based on ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, or social class, for example.
- In the United States, some co-cultures might be: African Americans, gays and lesbians, or the Amish and Mennonite religious groups, among others.
- Student examples will vary.

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