Which of the following groups is MOST likely to be classified as a counterculture?
A) a militia group living in Montana
B) New York City taxi drivers
C) students who belong to a Middle Eastern Studies Club
D) members of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

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A counterculture is a group whose values, beliefs, and lifestyle not only differ from but often oppose those of the mainstream culture. A militia group living in Montana, by seeking to live outside of mainstream societal norms and possibly advocating for radical changes to the social or political order, fits the definition of a counterculture more closely than the other options, which are more likely to represent specific interest groups or professional communities within the broader society.

Which of the Following Groups Is MOST Likely to Be