subculture analysis paper

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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