Cultures and subcultures and the role they play in socialization

Explain how and why cultures persist and know what the purpose of and why socialization is important.

Assignment Overview

As Americans we are born into a dominant cultural narrative that helps understand what it means to be an American. While that may sound simplistic there is an American way of doing and being that is taken for granted — especially when it is violated. CULTURES share social traditions that may include language, social norms, beliefs, art, literature, music, traditions, pastimes, values, knowledge, recreation, mythology, ritual and religion.

On the other hand, within the main culture, specific variants co-exist — drawing down some facets of the dominant culture, while changing or rejecting other facets. We call these variants SUB-CULTURES.

Sub-cultures are self-organized community of shared interests, lifestyles, beliefs, customs, norms, style or tastes. They may surround a hobby, art movement, music scene, fashion sense, philosophy or lifestyle. Culture surrounds pervasive social groups such as a nation, community, religion, ethnicity or social class. For example Hip-Hop, Hipsters, Bikers, Emos, Gamers, Queer, Skaters, Cosplayers, Evangelicals, Jocks and Anime are just some of the sub-cultures active with America today.

Check out the Khan Academy video for more about Sub-cultures here https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/society-and-culture/culture/v/subculture-vs-countercultureLinks to an external site.

Here’s a cool video that does an A-Z list of subcultures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOamcOg3ycQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fZqWmrdZU&list=PLY_hK8W8IVPiC6D6k03DtQoUwjWUkXWZd

Deliverable

A Word document 300 words for the length requirement, in 12-point font, double spacing, APA citations (including a title and reference page), and utilizes paragraph format with complete sentences. This assignment should also respond to the following questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.

Activity Details

Perform the following tasks:

Step 1: Distinguish between Culture and Sub-Culture

Consider your social life and associations. What sub-cultures are you a part of presently? Develop a list of 2-3 identifiable subcultures that you belong to today.Links to an external site.

Step 2: Write your Sub-Culture Analysis

Select one (1) of the subcultures that you are a part of and explain its composition in terms of: its formal structure, its values, its leadership, and your part in it. Explain your chosen sub-culture in detail and give relevant examples. Use quotes, citations and references to support your work.

Step 3: Look over your Assignment for Spelling or Grammar Errors.

It is always a good idea to proofread your work prior to submission. Take this time to read over your assignment and make sure you have thoroughly and thoughtfully explained your responses to the criteria listed above.

Step 4: Make sure to put your assignment in a Word document (12-point font) and clearly label each with the information from the Step 5 example.