Which term refers to smaller identity groups within a larger culture that have their own norms?

• A. Culture
• B. Subculture
• C. Diversity
• D. Race

Answer: (B)

Subculture describes smaller identity groups within a larger culture that keep their own norms. They share the broader cultural framework but have distinct values, practices, symbols, and behaviors that set them apart. This can include differences in fashion, language, music, or rituals while still participating in the same society. In contrast, culture is the whole system of shared beliefs and practices of a group; diversity refers to the variety within a population; race is a social category related to physical characteristics rather than a cluster with its own norms. Recognizing subcultures helps explain why people within the same country can have different ways of life and still be part of the same culture.