Counterculture

Definition of Counterculture

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Counterculture: A set of cultural ideas that, to some extent, differ from and conflict with, those generally upheld in the society. A counterculture develops when members of groups identify common values that distinguish them from others. These groups may be based on common appearance, ethnic group, sexuality, status or social behaviour. The term is close in meaning to subculture, but the concept of counterculture stresses the idea of an open and active opposition to dominant cultural values.

Counterculture: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Counterculture. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada