The Dictionary of Internal Security

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subculture - noun MP3
 
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Def: a group (within a society) of persons of the same age, social or economic status, ethnic background, etc. and having its own separate values, practices, and beliefs or the distinct cultural patterns of such a group
Example: Police subculture is a set of norms and values that govern police behavior, brought about by stressful working conditions plus daily interaction with an often hostile public.
 
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