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ENGL 254: Exploring Local Cultures: National/Global Resources

University of Nebraska-Lincoln resources and free online resources for learning about local cultures and subcultures.

Census Data

U.S. Census Data
Find census data by city, state, county, or ZIP code.
American Community Survey
More in-depth information about American communities--covers demographics, housing, employment, and social issues.
American Memory
From the Library of Congress--browse digitized collections relating to American history and culture.

Cultural Mapping

New York Times Immigration Explorer
Washington Post--11 American Nations
The Invisible Borders That Define American Culture
Mental Floss--25 Maps That Describe America
Dialect Quiz - New York Times
"What does the way you speak say about where you’re from? Answer all the questions below to see your personal dialect map."
Eight Dimensions of American Culture

Subcultures

Houston Press--6 Modern Subcultures That Might Shock the Mainstream
Lists current subcultures, including Juggalos and Bronies.
ListVerse--10 Cool Subcultures
This list includes both current and historical subcultures, with some short documentary videos.
Oh No Ross and Carrie podcast
Two friends investigate offbeat religions, alternative medicine, conspiracy theorist groups, etc.
Subcultureslist.com
Wikipedia's List of Subcultures

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