When describing the research project this year it was very frustrating. The blog were somewhat confusing and when communicating with the subculture groups it was very diffcult when the group didn't reply. I would consider changing the outline and the steps that the project went by. Communication with the group should be started earlier, so more information can be found. In the end I thought the project went okay.
Another issue that I found with the blog was the reading blogs. These were difficult because there were a limited number of students that actually did the hmwk. And in the end half the class dropped so the requirments should be presented earlier so they know what they are getting into so they can decide earlier. But I thought that the reading blogs were very helpful when it came to doing the final project.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Reading Blog 10
Due by Thursday, Nov 18 before classComplete Suggested Activity 10.2 found on p 339. Please follow the directions carefully and fully answer each question. You must use at least one quote from Chapter 10 (along with an in-text citation) as part of your entry. Two full paragraphs needed.
vagabonds
those how can't move due to certian circumstances
those without the means to travel (car)
illness
tourists
explorers
wealthy
courageous
When it comes to who travels it can be people who are both wealthy and poor. I believe it depends on the determination of the person. When it comes to social status or amount of wealth these doesn't matte. Gender on the other hand don't come into play either. It doesn't matter what state the person is in it depends on how badly they want to travel.
These categories are shifting and changing all the time. People are becoming more courageous and want to see the world. Money is becoming harder to spend but people seem still wanting to spend more and more.
vagabonds
those how can't move due to certian circumstances
those without the means to travel (car)
illness
tourists
explorers
wealthy
courageous
When it comes to who travels it can be people who are both wealthy and poor. I believe it depends on the determination of the person. When it comes to social status or amount of wealth these doesn't matte. Gender on the other hand don't come into play either. It doesn't matter what state the person is in it depends on how badly they want to travel.
These categories are shifting and changing all the time. People are becoming more courageous and want to see the world. Money is becoming harder to spend but people seem still wanting to spend more and more.
Research Blog 14
Works Cited
Guido Fist Pump Brings Jersey Shore House Fist Pumping and Guidettes. Web. 8 Sept. 2010.
Kennelly, Jacqueline, and Jo-Anne Dillabough. "Young People Mobilizing the Language of Citizenship: Struggles for Classification and New Meaning in an Uncertain World." British Journal of Sociology of Education 29.5 (2008): 493-508. Print.
McCulloch, Ken, Alexis Stewart, and Nick Lovegreen. "‘We Just Hang out Together’: Youth Cultures and Social Class." Journal of Youth Studies 9.5 (2006): 539-56. Print.
NJ Guido | Official Home Of The Seaside Fist Pumpers. Web. 9 Sept. 2010. O'Brien, Susie, and Imre Szeman. Popular Culture: a User's Guide. Toronto: Nelson Education, 2009. Print.
O'Connor, Alan. "The Sociology of Youth Subcultures." 16.4 (2004): 409-14. EBSCO. Taylor &
Fancis, Dec. 2004. Web. 16 Nov. 2010
Fancis, Dec. 2004. Web. 16 Nov. 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Research Blog 13
O'Connor, Alan. "The Sociology of Youth Subcultures." 16.4 (2004): 409-14. EBSCO. Taylor & Francis, Dec. 2004. Web. 16 Nov. 2010.
This article is mainly about how subcultures and their relationship between social classes and everyday experiences. When it comes to youth and their idea on subcultures and how they influence the ideas of youth. Throughout this article social structure is a main issue and social classes are thrown into the mix. Like the subculture punk which was popular in the mid 1970 due to the youth involvement, this shows that with a large following a subculture grows immensely.
In this article I will be using references that pertain to youth and their involvement in subcultures. When the involvement expands the popularity of a subculture grows and in the end everyone knows the subculture and what they stand for. Also in this article they touch on the subject of social class and how that comes to play with the idea of who is in the subculture group.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Reserch Blog 12
Now is your chance to really analyze whether or not your research site is truly a representation of a subculture. You must either defend it OR acknowledge that it doesn't qualify. If it doesn't qualify as a subculture, then exactly what is it? You must use terms and ideas directly from Ch. 8 in your analysis (at least one full paragraph).
A subculture is a group of people that share something in common. They think alike and differ from social norms. For my sbculture group I chose guidos and guidettes and they are a subculture group. They differ from society because of what they stand for which is essentially GTL (gym, tan and laundry). This group goes against the social norm they can be pick out of group by their appearance They aren't considered a counterculture because they don't go against the government. They just want to be tan and have fun.
A subculture is a group of people that share something in common. They think alike and differ from social norms. For my sbculture group I chose guidos and guidettes and they are a subculture group. They differ from society because of what they stand for which is essentially GTL (gym, tan and laundry). This group goes against the social norm they can be pick out of group by their appearance They aren't considered a counterculture because they don't go against the government. They just want to be tan and have fun.
Reading Blog 9
After reading Chapter 9 thoroughly, please respond to the ideas presented in the chapter and apply them to your own experiences. Please get as specific as possible and use terminology from the chapter correctly. I am looking for a clear application here. Two full paragraphs.
Throughout thi chapter the main idea is abotut space and how is is described or catergorized. When it comes to the chapter one part that I can relate to is how space is catergorized and how people refer to it . Recently I had to drive to Detriot Avenue to see a friend, I had gotten lost and had to call my dad for directions I had told him I was on Washington Street. He immediantly told me to lock my doors and drive back to the highway he called this the bad side of town. When it comes to the idea of naming an area I understand how people call certain areas the bad side of town or the "safe" side. When people ask me where I live an I say Sylvania they tend to imply that I am well off. Like when my teacher assumed that I lived on the right side of town. He was essentially sterotyping where I live. This is one way people describe locations.
Another part of the book that I found ineresting was the section on public pools and the mall.When it comes to public pools I never went. My parents found them dirty and I was forced to swim in a private pool such as a neighbors or family members. I found this section of the book intersting because of how the idea of public pools has changed and how they are somewhat less wanted. When it comes to the mall section I was suprised how they thought of the idea "public" mall. Which means a place that is owned by the public but is free for people to visit. I see this as a lie, when people come to the mall they are there to buy things not walk around so in the end people end up "paying" to go the mall due to the fact that it is more socially acceptable to carry around a shopping bag then be empty handed.
Throughout thi chapter the main idea is abotut space and how is is described or catergorized. When it comes to the chapter one part that I can relate to is how space is catergorized and how people refer to it . Recently I had to drive to Detriot Avenue to see a friend, I had gotten lost and had to call my dad for directions I had told him I was on Washington Street. He immediantly told me to lock my doors and drive back to the highway he called this the bad side of town. When it comes to the idea of naming an area I understand how people call certain areas the bad side of town or the "safe" side. When people ask me where I live an I say Sylvania they tend to imply that I am well off. Like when my teacher assumed that I lived on the right side of town. He was essentially sterotyping where I live. This is one way people describe locations.
Another part of the book that I found ineresting was the section on public pools and the mall.When it comes to public pools I never went. My parents found them dirty and I was forced to swim in a private pool such as a neighbors or family members. I found this section of the book intersting because of how the idea of public pools has changed and how they are somewhat less wanted. When it comes to the mall section I was suprised how they thought of the idea "public" mall. Which means a place that is owned by the public but is free for people to visit. I see this as a lie, when people come to the mall they are there to buy things not walk around so in the end people end up "paying" to go the mall due to the fact that it is more socially acceptable to carry around a shopping bag then be empty handed.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Readin Blog 8
Based on the reading from Ch. 8, try to explain the difference between counterculture and subculture. Provide one picture of each and explain why they should be considered as representations (at least one full paragraph).
A counterculture is a group of people that contradict or challenge society. They are groups such as feminist and activists. These groups go agianst the government and make somewhat of a negative statment at that time. While on the other hand a subculture goes against social norms they are different. They are making a non-aggressive statement. Such as the clothing they wear or what they represent. These groups are popular among younger generations. 
Monday, November 1, 2010
Research Blog 11
When I put myself on the site and tried to make a connections I failed. I was obviously seen a an outside because I submitted no picture and my comment was deleted. This attempted was clearly the wrong approach. I was nervous posting this comment because I am completely to opposite of a Guidette. I was clearly not liked on the site and if I have to will try to make a better connection in the future.
Post
--Hi my name is Amanda
I would like to know what it means to be a guido?
http://www.guidofistpump.com/
Post
--Hi my name is Amanda
I would like to know what it means to be a guido?
http://www.guidofistpump.com/
Research Blog 10
Applying one (or more) key terms from Chapter 6, analyze one area of your research site in terms of that key term. Some terms may include performativity and habitus. How does your previous research work with these new terms in clarifying how your research site constructs itself? Do you see similarities to other terms? How are they different (even subtly)?
In the site I am using the main idea of the site is to post pictures and messages. The site is set up in a way that is appealing to thoes that belive themselves to be "guidos". In the site the term that is show alot is the idea of performativity women are shown to be essinatially "sluts" and the men just seem to use offensive words. The site constructs its self in a way that is simple good for the simple minded. This site is so simple that no other terms go with it. It is a picture site with bad words.
In the site I am using the main idea of the site is to post pictures and messages. The site is set up in a way that is appealing to thoes that belive themselves to be "guidos". In the site the term that is show alot is the idea of performativity women are shown to be essinatially "sluts" and the men just seem to use offensive words. The site constructs its self in a way that is simple good for the simple minded. This site is so simple that no other terms go with it. It is a picture site with bad words.
Reading Blog 7
In 1-2 full paragraphs, analyze how Bamboozled might be applied to Ch. 7. Use terminology taken from the chapter and be hyper aware of the language used (the film may use offensive language, but in your blog you will NOT--you ain't Spike Lee and this class is not run by democratic rule--think of it as a benevolent dictatorship :P).
Bamboozled was a very intresting movie to say the leas it was full of satire, gender roles, offensive language, racism and countless other things that made the movie what it was. Throughout the movie it seemed that the charcters were represented in a way that was somewhat sterotypical. The characters were shown in a negative light the African Americans were somewhat "gangsters" and the white male lead wanted to run the show. The characters were forced to show their identites or change who they truly were. The races show what bond together in a "nations" and did what they thought to be the right thing. The African Americans refered to themselves in a negtive light and didn't mind due to the fact they were talking about themselves but when someone of the opposite race took it upon themselves to say certian things it was negative. The movie delt with many aspects of chapter 7.
Bamboozled was a very intresting movie to say the leas it was full of satire, gender roles, offensive language, racism and countless other things that made the movie what it was. Throughout the movie it seemed that the charcters were represented in a way that was somewhat sterotypical. The characters were shown in a negative light the African Americans were somewhat "gangsters" and the white male lead wanted to run the show. The characters were forced to show their identites or change who they truly were. The races show what bond together in a "nations" and did what they thought to be the right thing. The African Americans refered to themselves in a negtive light and didn't mind due to the fact they were talking about themselves but when someone of the opposite race took it upon themselves to say certian things it was negative. The movie delt with many aspects of chapter 7.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Research Blog 9
Analyze how interpellation works in your research site (apply concepts from Chapter 6). Analyze how members get "hailed" into becoming a member--look at the way they are talked to by the web designers, look at how identification in that community functions.
Interpellation is when individuals are compelled through a mix of individual psychological and social imperatives to identify with social roles offered to them. So basically how does someone get someone else to join a group and become a member of a group and by what means do they do this? Member mainly geyt "hailed" into a group by the perks they recieve or the other people the group draws in. For example when someone reads a billboard asking for women to join a online dating service the billboard will mostly likely say something along the lines of "come meet attractive men" first 2 months free. This idea will make women want to join. There ar perks (2 months free) and attractive people joining. While on the other hand if thebillboard says "come meet ugly men" and double the price of the other guy. No one will join. To get members there has to be perks or something the company doesn't have.
Interpellation is when individuals are compelled through a mix of individual psychological and social imperatives to identify with social roles offered to them. So basically how does someone get someone else to join a group and become a member of a group and by what means do they do this? Member mainly geyt "hailed" into a group by the perks they recieve or the other people the group draws in. For example when someone reads a billboard asking for women to join a online dating service the billboard will mostly likely say something along the lines of "come meet attractive men" first 2 months free. This idea will make women want to join. There ar perks (2 months free) and attractive people joining. While on the other hand if thebillboard says "come meet ugly men" and double the price of the other guy. No one will join. To get members there has to be perks or something the company doesn't have.
Reading Blog #6 Page 188 Acivity 6.2
Throughout school I have always been involved in sports. If it as being on the varsity volleyball team or the varsity softball team. At the institutions I have attended sports have always been at the top of the "list" everyone that was in sports was known by what sport they played or how well they played that sports. It seemed that students and faculty put athletes somewhat at the top.While some students had to follow dress code such as not wearing cutt offs the football players were treated differently for example they were allowed. Teachers seemed to be more leinate on the athletes if it was grading easier or letting them miss some class due to a game. Even in college athletes are treated differently. Also in the institutions I have attended the teacher are different. The ones that want you to be relatable to are the ones that sit when they teach or sit comfortably on a desk while the other stand stiff a the front of the class. The body language of a teacher tells alot about their teaching style and how the class will turn out. These instances are relatable to society. The roles that certain students have just due to the label that they or given, or how much respect a teacher is going to get due to how they stand in front of the class. The aspect of school is somewhat like the real world a label or a certain kind of power will get someone a long way.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Research Blog 8
Advertisments mainly function on websites to make a profite. If a consumer is viewing a website they are looking at everything and this includes the sponsers and pictures on the side of the page. Companies are placing Paypal on some websites to force consumers to pay a price to view a website. For example I miss a viewing of a TV show and was going to watch it online after watching 5 minutes of the program Paypal popped up and wanted me to pay to finish the episode. These little tricks to get consumers to pay are poping up everywhere and making websites less accessiable. Websites are becoming corprations and means to make a buck. I see it as a petty way to make money and in turn making me the consumer avoid these types of websites. I would say that it does bother the regular consumer. Some may not be used this and then become drawn awy from a website
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Reading Blog 5
People wear these kinds of logos because they are a popular brand. Essentailly people use clothing as a way to show off their idenity how others see them. Jocks will wear nike while "preppy" people will wear Express or Banana Republic. Logos can also be seen as as a fashion statment or show status by how expensive an outfit is or how "trendy" it is.
Reseach Blog 7
The power structure between the creator of a certain site and the people that view the site should be a strong one. It is the administrators job to make the site informational yet give it a side of entertainment. The site needs to be eye catching and easy to operate so the view doesn't get confused or believe that viewing the site is a waste of time. The content of a site should be organized in a way that is easy, which may include pictures, tabs or links. When it comes to sites participants don't really get banned due to the fact they didn't create the site and have no say in how it is made. They may be able to communicate with the administrator but that communication can be cut off at any time. Most content is top down because it is the easiest way to understand. I know this because I go on sites regularly and they all have the same format, they are top down easy to access and straight forward. So as a viewer I am drawn back due to the simplicity.
Reseach Blog 6
When it comes to the format of a website there are aspects that the cohort looks at and what the new viewer looks at. When someone that is initially in the subculture looks at the website they look for thing that interest them and are supposed to be on the website. They are looking for the websites details rather then the flashy stuff. They are already drawn into the website, they don't need the pretty stuff to say but rather then information.
While on the contrary people who are curious are looking at the pictures and are being drawn in by the colors and eye catching detail. These people are newbies they are unsure what the website is about and are looking for entertainment and interesting things rather then the information.
While on the contrary people who are curious are looking at the pictures and are being drawn in by the colors and eye catching detail. These people are newbies they are unsure what the website is about and are looking for entertainment and interesting things rather then the information.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Reading Blog #4
Locate a company website that you really think "nails" you as a consumer. Using Chapter 4 as your guide (i.e. market segmentation, lifestyle, packaging...), analyze that website to see HOW it caters to YOU-AS-TARGET. It must be two full paragraphs and link the site.
The website that "nails" me as a consumer would be the Shi website which is a website that sells shoes and purses. This website is full of pictures of purses and shoes it has many different varieties and can be navigated through different tabs, which makes the website easier to be viewed. When looking for either shoes or purses the website gives the consumer options of other items they may be interested in due to the previous selection. Which is very useful.
The more eye appealing a website is the more the website is viewed by the consumer. Why would a consumer look at a boring website? Also the easier the website is to navigate the more appealing it i due to it simplicity.
http://www.journeys.com/shi/
The website that "nails" me as a consumer would be the Shi website which is a website that sells shoes and purses. This website is full of pictures of purses and shoes it has many different varieties and can be navigated through different tabs, which makes the website easier to be viewed. When looking for either shoes or purses the website gives the consumer options of other items they may be interested in due to the previous selection. Which is very useful.
The more eye appealing a website is the more the website is viewed by the consumer. Why would a consumer look at a boring website? Also the easier the website is to navigate the more appealing it i due to it simplicity.
http://www.journeys.com/shi/
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Blog on Chaper 3
When it comes to the idea of news networks and if the viewer chooses to watch either the Daily Show or the Colbert Report. I choose the Daily Show because I think it is the least bias. The other show is more of show that gives the news in a way that is entertaining reather then in an inforamtional formate. Viewers choose thier news sites by what they enjoy to watch and how they like to be entertained and learn information .
Research Blog: Example #2
Subcultures that might be possibilities:
Juggalos
Little Monsters
Skins
Furries (um, they can get a bit perverted so be careful--if you've ever watched the CSI episode on furries you'll understand the warning)
club kids
gamers
cosplay
Juggalos
Little Monsters
Skins
Furries (um, they can get a bit perverted so be careful--if you've ever watched the CSI episode on furries you'll understand the warning)
club kids
gamers
cosplay
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Research Project #5
For my research project I am doing the subculture Guidos and Guidettes. When looking for websites I was skeptical if there would be any good websites that would have enough information for this project. The websites that I am using are the ones listed below and MTV website that has information on the TV show Jersey Shore. When looking at these websites I was Frost drawn to the pictures that were posted and the 'Rules" to become a Guido. The website is very colorful which makes the viewer's eyes get drawn in. These websites had a legitimate amount of information, but I will also be using the TV show Jersey Shore as a source.
http://www.guidofistpump.com/
http://nj-guido.com/
http://www.guidofistpump.com/
http://nj-guido.com/
Monday, August 30, 2010
Hegemony
1. Hegemony has many different definitions the first describes that of a leader, for example a captain for a team. The captain of a team has control over what happens on the court for example the captain of a volleyball team. This person decides which plays are run, and who will essentially get the ball.
2. Another definition is the expansion or the takeover of a small nation by a larger nation. For example when Prussia extended over north German states after 1871. This larger nation took control over the smaller nation.
3. The final definition of hegemony is when a company or business expands throughout the world. An example of that is the expansion of fast food restaurants such as KFC or Burger King.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Reseach # 3 & # 4
When I was looking for a subculture I looked for things I was interested in. From the beginning I goggled for subcultures and found generic ones that everyone would have. But then I thought about random ones and came up with some new ideas. I expected to find ones that everyone knew about and decided between either Guidos and Guidettes or Losties because both of these groups interest me. I chose this because I love the TV show Jersey Shore on MTV and Lost .
I expect the discover a lot of fan sites and forums talking about these groups. The information I know about these groups is what I learned thought their TV shows. When researching these two groups I plan on finding a lot of information on both of these groups. And choosing the one that has the best information. The only issues that may happen is that I can't find information or that no one know what I am talking about.
Potential Websites
http://lost.com/
http://lostiesisland.blogspot.com/
http://lostieswithjedcara.blogspot.com/
http://www.guidofistpump.com/
http://nj-guido.com/
I expect the discover a lot of fan sites and forums talking about these groups. The information I know about these groups is what I learned thought their TV shows. When researching these two groups I plan on finding a lot of information on both of these groups. And choosing the one that has the best information. The only issues that may happen is that I can't find information or that no one know what I am talking about.
Potential Websites
http://lost.com/
http://lostiesisland.blogspot.com/
http://lostieswithjedcara.blogspot.com/
http://www.guidofistpump.com/
http://nj-guido.com/
Monday, August 23, 2010
Research Blog: Subcultures Example #1
Subcultures
Losties- Lost Viewers
Gleeks- Glee Viewers
Wannarexics
Pottermania
Twihards
Guido
Guidette
Losties- Lost Viewers
Gleeks- Glee Viewers
Wannarexics
Pottermania
Twihards
Guido
Guidette
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Reading: Mass Culture
Technology is everywhere and Mass Culture is dependent on it. From childhood children are introduced to technology beginning with the toys they played with to the TV shows they watched. When it comes to Mass Culture, technology is the main use of distribution of messages because they reach the most consumers which in turn provides the highest profit. The main form of technology that displays messages to the most number of people is the television. Now a days people are being drawn to the TV and have somewhat become a slave, with millions of commercials playing daily on all channels its understandable that people are getting most of their ideas and thoughts from TV shows. Whatever message is shown is encrypted in the viewers mind and essentially making people mindless. For example when a new trend or toy is out on the market everyone wants it, the TV is causing people to become like everyone else. Individuality is gone and going with what everyone else is doing is in.
Reading: Multinational Corporation
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