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CONTRACULTURE AND SUBCULTURE.

Current sociological work makes extensive use of the concept of subculture-in the analysis of delinquency, adolescence, regional and class differences, religious sects, occupational styles, and other topics. in the study of these areas, our understanding has been increased by seeing norms that vary...

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Published in:American Sociological Review Vol. 25; no. 5; pp. 625 - 636
Main Author: Yinger, J. Milton
Format: Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Oct60
Subjects:
Subcultures
Sociology
Crime
Social norms
Normativity (Ethics)
Culture
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