Subculture vs. Culture — What's the Difference?

A subgroup within a larger cultural group.

The collective beliefs, practices, and values of a group.

An expression of diversity within a culture.

The overarching framework of shared norms.

A segment with distinct beliefs or practices.

The sum of artistic, intellectual, and social achievements.

A niche group coexisting with the dominant culture.

The patterns of behavior passed through generations.

A subculture is a group of people within a culture that differentiates itself from the parent culture to which it belongs, often maintaining some of its founding principles. Subcultures develop their own norms and values regarding cultural, political, and sexual matters.

Culture () is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.Humans acquire culture through the learning processes of enculturation and socialization, which is shown by the diversity of cultures across societies. A cultural norm codifies acceptable conduct in society; it serves as a guideline for behavior, dress, language, and demeanor in a situation, which serves as a template for expectations in a social group.

A cultural subgroup differentiated by status, ethnic background, residence, religion, or other factors that functionally unify the group and act collectively on each member.

The arts, beliefs, customs, institutions, and other products of human work and thought considered as a unit, especially with regard to a particular time or social group

One culture of microorganisms derived from another.

These arts, beliefs, and other products considered with respect to a particular subject or mode of expression

A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features, often in contrast to the larger mainstream culture.

The set of predominating attitudes and behavior that characterize a group or organization

(biology) A culture made by transferring microorganisms from a previous culture to a fresh growth medium

Mental refinement and sophisticated taste resulting from the appreciation of the arts and sciences

(biology) To transfer (microorganisms) to a fresh growth medium in order to start a new culture

Special training and development

A social group within a national culture that has distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs

The cultivation of soil; tillage

A reflection of unique identities within a broader group.

The breeding or cultivation of animals or plants for food, the improvement of stock, or other purposes.

The growing of microorganisms, tissue cells, or other living matter in a specially prepared nutrient medium.

Such a growth or colony, as of bacteria.

To cultivate (soil or plants).

To grow (microorganisms or other living matter) in a specially prepared nutrient medium.

To use (a substance) as a medium for culture

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.

The beliefs, values, behaviour and material objects that constitute a people's way of life.

The conventional conducts and ideologies of a community; the system comprising the accepted norms and values of a society.

(anthropology) Any knowledge passed from one generation to the next, not necessarily with respect to human beings.

(botany) Cultivation.

(microbiology) The process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity in an artificial medium.

The growth thus produced.

A group of bacteria.

(cartography) The details on a map that do not represent natural features of the area delineated, such as names and the symbols for towns, roads, meridians, and parallels.

(archaeology) A recurring assemblage of artifacts from a specific time and place that may constitute the material culture remains of a particular past human society.

(euphemism) Ethnicity, race (and its associated arts, customs, etc.)

(transitive) to maintain in an environment suitable for growth especially of bacteria cultivate}}

(transitive) to increase the artistic or scientific interest in something cultivate}}

The act or practice of cultivating, or of preparing the earth for seed and raising crops by tillage; as, the culture of the soil.

The act of, or any labor or means employed for, training, disciplining, or refining the moral and intellectual nature of man; as, the culture of the mind.

The state of being cultivated; result of cultivation; physical improvement; enlightenment and discipline acquired by mental and moral training; civilization; refinement in manners and taste.

The cultivation of bacteria or other organisms (such as fungi or eukaryotic cells from mulitcellular organisms) in artificial media or under artificial conditions.

Those details of a map, collectively, which do not represent natural features of the area delineated, as names and the symbols for towns, roads, houses, bridges, meridians, and parallels.

To cultivate; to educate.

A particular society at a particular time and place;

The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group

All the knowledge and values shared by a society

(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar);

(bacteriology) the product of cultivating micro-organisms in a nutrient medium

A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality;

The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization;

The raising of plants or animals;

The shared experiences defining a society or nation.

Subculture evolves due to distinct interests, beliefs, or practices within the larger Culture.

While Culture provides a foundational identity, Subculture reflects diverse expressions within that identity.

No, Subcultures can coexist, complement, or sometimes challenge the dominant Culture.

Yes, a single Culture can contain numerous Subcultures, each with distinct characteristics.

Yes, individuals can identify with or be part of multiple Subcultures.

Culture is broader, encompassing a wide range of shared beliefs and practices, while Subculture is a segment within it.

No, Subcultures can be based on interests, beliefs, lifestyles, backgrounds, and more.

Yes, Culture can evolve based on historical events, influences, and the emergence of new Subcultures.

Both can change, but Culture is generally more stable, while Subcultures can emerge or fade more quickly.

Not necessarily. Some Subcultures can be quite large and influential within the dominant Culture.

In some cases, if a Subculture grows significantly in influence, it can reshape aspects of the dominant Culture.

Subcultures can introduce new ideas, practices, or values that can influence and enrich the dominant Culture.

Recognizing Subcultures allows for a deeper understanding of diversity, inclusivity, and the multifaceted nature of Culture.

Most cultures, especially larger ones, have multiple Subcultures, reflecting various interests and identities.

Global interaction can introduce new Subcultures or influence existing Cultures through exchange and collaboration.