subculture analysis paper
Sociology 101 David Gauss
Introduction to Sociology: The Study of Society
SUBCULTURE PAPER
In not more than five typed (double-spaced) pages (at least 4), analyze a subculture with which you are personally familiar. This is to be based on your own experiences and observations. Utilize the following “characteristics” as the format for your analysis.
DESCRIPTION OF A SUBCULTURE
CHARACTERISTICS:
BOUNDARY RIGIDITY
LANGUAGE/JARGON
VALUES
IDENTIFYING SIGNS --PUBLIC
PRIVATE
COVERT
DEGREE OF ATTACHMENT
INITIATION RITUALS