Some special interest groups,such as skateboarders and animal rights advocates,function according to their own standards of behaviour as well as the standards of the larger society.What term do anthropologists use to refer to these groups?

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Anthropologists use the term "subcultures" to refer to groups that have their own unique values, beliefs, and behaviors within a larger society. These subcultures may follow some societal norms, but also have their own specific customs and practices that distinguish them from the mainstream culture. Skateboarders and animal rights advocates are examples of subcultures. A) Subversives refers to individuals or groups seeking to overthrow or undermine a government or system, and is not the appropriate term in this context. B) Fringe groups may be a subculture, but it is a more general term that refers to any group that is on the periphery of mainstream society. C) Noncultural social units is not a commonly used term in anthropology, and does not accurately describe skateboarders and animal rights advocates as they are both cultural groups.

Some Special Interest Groups,such as Skateboarders and Animal Rights Advocates,function