Question

What is the difference between a subculture and a counterculture?

Answer 1

Answer:

A counterculture is a way of life while subculture is a cultural group within a larger culture.

Answer 2

Answer:

So, a single subculture is a small segment of the larger culture, which is usually defined by shared socioeconomic status or a common cultural interest. A counterculture, on the other hand, is defined by their opposition to the dominant culture. A member of a counterculture may oppose the prevailing cultures values.