The Coexisting Subcultures in the US
After the discovery of the New World, America, different people settled in it from different parts of the world as time went by. This ever-growing variety of different culture produced a nation mixed with people belonging to different means and values coexisting in a single place.
Now in the US, different subcultures exist and interact with each other. These subcultures might be descendent of their previously settled people but can also be the result of two or more cultures’ intermixing or out of something extraordinary. They are people who hold slightly different beliefs or interests, economic status, religion or ethnicity, etc. Here are some common subcultures found in the US:
Theater
The culture of theater in America has been thriving and well known for centuries. The cause of their fame is often said to be because of Shakespeare. In the current age, this culture is alive and can be distinguished easily. You can see them as a multitasking person with busy schedules and frequently changing their appearance.
Fandom
Fandom culture is a common culture in the US these days. A certain group of people that like a certain character or series from any show or book, obsess over it. These groups might hold conventions and cosplay like the characters they idealize. Common fandoms that exist around in the US is Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Avengers anime, etc.
Deaf
This culture arose as a natural culture born due to the disability of some individuals of the society. These individuals don’t take their disability as a deficiency and have their own culture. Their culture includes their own sign language, their own style of art, schools and are open to people to express their views.
Native Americans and Natives of Alaska
These cultures are by far the oldest cultures of America and makeup to over 4 million of the US population. These cultures are like the protectors of nature and have the best preservative means for natural resources. They have very distinct traits, like beautiful tribal jewelry and clothing.
I met a girl who was a native American and I was surprised to learn about their cultures. She told me how it’s not a good thing to discuss their period issues with anyone. Actually, we met a hospital where she used to come to have some period pain relief. Eventually, she tried Comforté period cramp relief to end her visits to the hospital.
Military
The military culture is mainly associated with a set of values that the enlisted one and families pay respect to as it includes hierarchy, discipline, tolerance, and respect. The spouse of the soldiers often faces the difficulty to move from one base to another with their families and also the soldiers not meeting their families for months.
Amish
The state of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana hold the largest groups of Amish people. This subculture consists of people that throw away the luxuries of life and technology and lead a simple rural life. The women wear a head covering and the men don’t shave after marriage. They prefer a simple life lead by hard work and humility.
Sports
These people are slightly more devoted to their favorite sports than others. These peers are mostly active in the sports season and are considered die-hard fans. Sometimes even the normal people get sucked in due to their persuasive natures. This sports culture is pretty hardcore in US society and is considered very intense.