Some cultures in the U.S. have remained relatively isolated from the dominant culture. These are subcultures. Although their culture differs from the dominant culture, they do not openly oppose the dominant culture . Members of subcultures are usually content to avoid the dominant culture. Countercultures , on the other hand, like the SDS, Hippies, and the Black Panthers are examples of subcultures that openly oppose the dominant culture .
Countercultures actively seek to change the dominant culture.
The following are two examples of subcultures. They are not counter cultures. Neither group seeks to change the status quo. The Amish represents a subculture. There is a strong desire among the Amish to separate themselves from the outside world.