While they are difficult to define, ____________ are smaller subgroups within a larger dominant society united by sets of concepts, values, symbols, and shared meanings specific to the members of that group.

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Answer:

subcultures    

Explanation:

In sociology, the term 'subculture' is determined as a culture that comes within a wide mainstream culture consisting of its own separate beliefs, values, and practices. The subculture's concept describes different behaviors of a few social groups and therefore many sociologists tend to study subculture as an effort in studying various culture. A subculture tends to posses its values and norms related to the sexual, cultural, and political matters.

The question above represents the "subcultures".