Sociologists use which of the following terms to describe a group with values and norms that oppose the dominant culture?
A) subculture
B) mainstream culture
C) symbolic culture
D) counterculture

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Counterculture is the term sociologists use to describe a group with values and norms that oppose the dominant culture. Subculture refers to a group within a larger culture that shares certain values, beliefs, behaviors, or artifacts that set it apart from the larger culture. Mainstream culture refers to the dominant culture, while symbolic culture refers to the nonmaterial aspects of culture such as symbols, language, and norms.

Sociologists Use Which of the Following Terms to Describe a Group