Monday, March 31, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Act V
-This fieldsite works for examining this subculture because you get a chance to actually interact with the inmates and understand them as themselves and as their characters.
-We observe that even in this subculture there is a system of hierarchy within the cast. We also observe the way in which the inmates transform into their character and the connections they have with the parts they "play."
-One value of this subculture is being true to one's character. The inmates clearly value the connections they have with the characters they "play." Some of the norms are the rehearsals the inmates have.
-An interview technique used in understanding the subculture was realizing why certain players played certain parts. The researcher also chose not to find out the crimes of the inmates until the end so as not to judge them while interviewing the subculture. He also asked them their ideas and opinions of the play and its characters in order to receive different feedback on the play.
-We observe that even in this subculture there is a system of hierarchy within the cast. We also observe the way in which the inmates transform into their character and the connections they have with the parts they "play."
-One value of this subculture is being true to one's character. The inmates clearly value the connections they have with the characters they "play." Some of the norms are the rehearsals the inmates have.
-An interview technique used in understanding the subculture was realizing why certain players played certain parts. The researcher also chose not to find out the crimes of the inmates until the end so as not to judge them while interviewing the subculture. He also asked them their ideas and opinions of the play and its characters in order to receive different feedback on the play.
Getting Started
Search Terms:
white sororities
life of white sororities
white sorority traditions
white sorority lifestyles
"Fraternitites and Sororities, Black and White"
Shaunice Alston
3/7/03
"Life and Style" Magazine
This article was wxtremely engaging because it expressed the differences between white and black sororities and fraternities. It said that the purpose of joining a black chapter is to become a part of that lifestyle and always be a part of it and that the purpose of joining a white chapter is to socialize. The article pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of goining a white chapter and joining a black chapter. The article was very helpful because somewhere in my research paper, I would like to describe the differences between white and black sororities.
white sororities
life of white sororities
white sorority traditions
white sorority lifestyles
"Fraternitites and Sororities, Black and White"
Shaunice Alston
3/7/03
"Life and Style" Magazine
This article was wxtremely engaging because it expressed the differences between white and black sororities and fraternities. It said that the purpose of joining a black chapter is to become a part of that lifestyle and always be a part of it and that the purpose of joining a white chapter is to socialize. The article pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of goining a white chapter and joining a black chapter. The article was very helpful because somewhere in my research paper, I would like to describe the differences between white and black sororities.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Starting Subcultures
Topic: White Sororities
Sources:
Dillon, Sam. “Sorority Evictions Raise Issue of Looks and Bias.” New York Times 25 Feb. 2007. 13 Mar. 2008.
Ferguson, Carla. “Black student gets bid to white sorority at University of Alabama.” Noteworthy News 11 Sep. 2003. 13 Mar. 2008.
Hoover, Eric. “New Scrutiny for Powerful Greek Systems.” The Chronicle. 8 Jun. 2001. 13 Mar. 2008..
Robbins, Alexandra. Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities. Hyperion, 2004.
Simoneaux, Tracy. “Going Greek in the South.” The Daily Reveille. 31 Mar. 2004. 13 Mar. 2008..
Reflection: I thought the article “Sorority Evictions Raise Issue of Looks and Bias,” was interesting. Its focus was on the way sororities pick and choose who becomes a part of their chapter. The article discussed how sorority members would drop anyone who does not have a specific look or can fit a specific roll. They only include girls who have a certain appeal, such as slim, blonde hair, or are in a relationship with a fraternity brother, hoping to attract more pledges using “attractive” people. All those who do not fit the mold, such as the weight requirement or the ethnic background, were kicked out. This article can assist me in writing my paper because a can point out the way sororities look to us ignorant outsiders and the way they behave in reality. It will help me compare and contrasts non-sorority member’s beliefs about sorority life and the actuality of sorority life.
Sources:
Dillon, Sam. “Sorority Evictions Raise Issue of Looks and Bias.” New York Times 25 Feb. 2007. 13 Mar. 2008
Ferguson, Carla. “Black student gets bid to white sorority at University of Alabama.” Noteworthy News 11 Sep. 2003. 13 Mar. 2008
Hoover, Eric. “New Scrutiny for Powerful Greek Systems.” The Chronicle. 8 Jun. 2001. 13 Mar. 2008.
Robbins, Alexandra. Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities. Hyperion, 2004.
Simoneaux, Tracy. “Going Greek in the South.” The Daily Reveille. 31 Mar. 2004. 13 Mar. 2008.
Reflection: I thought the article “Sorority Evictions Raise Issue of Looks and Bias,” was interesting. Its focus was on the way sororities pick and choose who becomes a part of their chapter. The article discussed how sorority members would drop anyone who does not have a specific look or can fit a specific roll. They only include girls who have a certain appeal, such as slim, blonde hair, or are in a relationship with a fraternity brother, hoping to attract more pledges using “attractive” people. All those who do not fit the mold, such as the weight requirement or the ethnic background, were kicked out. This article can assist me in writing my paper because a can point out the way sororities look to us ignorant outsiders and the way they behave in reality. It will help me compare and contrasts non-sorority member’s beliefs about sorority life and the actuality of sorority life.
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