Ethnographical Analysis

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Ethnographical Analysis [WP2] Writing Project #2 is an Ethnography, specifically an argument about a chosen subculture and their contribution to the world. The method of research in this case will be definition through Q & A, which is a way of classifying an outside entity and highlighting the major aspects of their existence.  What is an ETHNOGRAPHY? The study and record of human cultures What is a SUBCULTURE? A group of like-minded individuals who practice ideas that typically go beyond the norm of their parent culture: a culture within a culture.   Examples of Subcultures                 Collectors (comics, baseball cards, nostalgia, antiques, etc.)                            LGBTQIA Community                 Bikers/Car/Truck Enthusiasts                                                Punk Rockers/Rappers/Hip-Hoppers/Music Aficionados                                      Surfers/Skaters/Sky Divers                 Animal Lovers/Fosters and Trainers/Animal Rescue Workers                 Gamers and Cosplayers                                                 The Amish/Wiccans/Sufis/Rastafarians                 Sports Fanatics/Athletes/World Record Holders                 Tastemakers/Branders/Millennials                                                Apocalypse and Doomsday Preppers                 Fire Fighters and Extreme Adventurists                 Military “Brats”/Soldiers/Veterans/Peace Corp Volunteers                                     Trekkies/Star Wars Fans/Roswell Theorists/”Believers”                 Instagramers/Face Bookers/Twitterers/TikTokkers                 Digital Nomads and Online Influencers Sub-Topic Questions to Answer in the Essay How did this subculture come to exist? Which “parent cultures” gave birth to this subculture? What are the characteristics of this group? Where are they located (where is home/headquarters)? How far reaching are their roots? What other groups are they associated with? What is their “message”? In which era were they most relevant? What are their belief, values, morals, etc.? How is this subculture important, historically? Why are they significant, on a global level? Structure   Introduction Thesis/Claim/Historical Importance & Global Significance Overview of supporting information or questions to be answered Body Support 1 Support 2 Support 3                                  *Can be Q&A Support 4 Support 5 Conclusion Why this subculture was bound to happen – historically? What is the significance of this subculture – globally? Format and Parameters                           Ethnography of a Subculture       Argument: Historical Importance & Global Significance       Avoids Bias Language       3-5 pages      MLA Formatted       7-10 Sources (electronic & print sources)       2 or more = Primary Sources Annotated Bibliography (for all sources)