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Discussion

In this discussion, begin by selecting a subculture that you have learned about or to which you have had exposure. You may have learned about the subculture through television, through news coverage, or through your peer groups.

Describe the cultural beliefs and biases of your chosen subculture, as well as some of their norms and taboos. Are there any positive or negative sanctions that one might be subject to for conforming to or violating a social norm?

Module One Worksheet: Sociological Observation

Think about the following behaviors you might observe:

• Eye contact: Do people avoid making eye contact with you?

• Body language: Do people change their posture near you? Do they move away from you? Do they stop to see what you are doing?

• Facial expressions: Do people give you a strange look? Do they appear to be confused by your behavior? Suspicious? Amused? Indifferent? What does their facial expression look like and what does it suggest?

• Ignoring you: Do people seem to simply ignore you? What about their behavior suggests that they are ignoring you?

Then, answer the following questionsin complete sentences (1-3 sentences per question). Your responses will be graded using the Module One Worksheet Rubric.Provide at least one reference to support your observation.

1. Where did you conduct your observation?

2. At what time of day did you conduct your observation?

3. How did your appearance as an individual affect your observation? For example, gender, race/ethnicity, age, dress, hairstyle, and so on.

4. Did anyone react to you? What did they look like, and what was their reaction?

5. How did you feel while you were conducting the observation? Was it difficult for you to be the observer? How did this observation differ from your life as an everyday actor?