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Subculture
- a subculture is a culture within a broader mainstream
culture, with its own separate values, practices, and
beliefs.
- it is unique and distinct system of identity that, while
deviating from strict cultural norms, still fits within mainstream
society. They aren't trying to overthrow a cultural system
KPOP
- is a musical genre consisting of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock,
and R&B music originating in South Korea.
K-pop has grown into a popular subculture among teenagers and
young adults throughout Asia, resulting in widespread interest in the
fashion and style of Korean idol groups and singers.

(https://www.slideshare.net/ssuser165762/korean-subculture-or-k-pop-54471320)
 - are shared identities among a group of people
that directly oppose and do not fit in with mainstream
culture. Countercultures are almost always associated
with some sort of political or cultural movement that is
seeking to create substantial and widespread change.
SUKARAP
an abbreviation of the combined Hiligaynon words
which means gambling, theft and rape which become
timely to the city of General Santos City. It is usually a group
of teenagers and some are minors that habitually practiced
or used by those somebody behind to do the
aforementioned illegal activities
 - a sense of anxiety, depression, or confusion that
results from from being cut off from your familiar culture,
environment, and norms when living in a foreign country
or a completely different society compared to where you
grow.
 it is the personal disorientation of a person may
feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due
to immigration or a visit to a new country, a move
between social environments, or simply transition to
another type of life.
 Culture shock usually happens as results from
encountering different ways of doing things, being cut
off from behavioral cues, having your own values
brought into question, and feeling you don't know the
rules.
 Soldiers
Boarding Students
Overseas Workers Migrants
 (Oberg, 1960)
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HONEYMOON FRUSTRATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTANCE
Time and habit help deal with culture shock. But individuals can take some shock-
absorbing steps to speed recovery.

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Try to learn about the new
country/culture and understand
the reasons for cultural
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differences. Don't indulge in thoughts of home,
constantly comparing it
(favorably) to the new land.
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Don't seal yourself off, try to
meet and socialize with the
locals. 4
Be honest, in a judicious way,

5 about feeling disoriented and

confused. Ask for advice and help.
Talk about and share your cultural
background communication runs
both ways.
Source: Investopedia (September, 2019) Culture shock. Retrieved from
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/culture-shock.asp