Original: In sociology , anthropology and cultural studies , a subculture is a group of people with a culture ( whether distinct or hidden ) which differentiates them from the larger culture to which they belong , for example , if a particular subculture is characterized by a systematic opposition to the dominant culture , it may be described as a counterculture .
Simplified: In some cases -- such as homeless people , criminal gangs or skateboarders -- subcultures have had laws created to control or end their activities .