Which term do sociologists use to describe groups such as senior residents in elderly housing, offshore oil rig employees, rodeo cowboys, and circus performers?

Explanation

The correct answer is subcultures. These groups share distinct values, norms, and lifestyles that differentiate them from the larger society but do not necessarily oppose mainstream culture. Countercultures actively reject dominant societal norms, cultural universals are traits common to all human cultures, and argot refers to specialized jargon used by particular groups.