Deck 6: Subcultures

Question 1

A _______ contains ideas of good and bad, right and wrong, acceptable and unacceptable that are expressed in values, norms or rules, expectations, and beliefs.

A) social system
B) normative system
C) cultural system
D) none of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A distinct group within a larger culture that has its own subset of norms, values, behaviors, or characteristics is called a _______ .

A) conventional culture
B) hegemonic culture
C) demonic culture
D) subculture

Answer 2

D

Question 3

According to Atherton, deaf communities are formed around _______ in various leisure pursuits such as sports.

A) disabilities
B) geographic encounters
C) common interests
D) answers b and c are correct

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to Atherton, impairment is regarded as a physical condition or limitation, while disability is a form of _______ that results from attitudes toward that impairment held by those who do not share it.

A) social oppression
B) entitlement
C) unfair advantage
D) perceptual aversion

Question 5

According to Atherton, the central identifier for culturally deaf people is the use of _______ as their first or preferred method of communication.

A) writing or typing
B) digital voice converters
C) sign language
D) answers b and c are correct

Question 6

In Kelly's study of ecstasy using youth, _______ is the risk management strategy where users take regular breaks from the hot dance floor and relax in a location in the club with lower temperature in hopes of cooling down and maintaining normal body temperature.

A) regulated water consumption
B) alcohol avoidance
C) chilling out
D) moderation

Question 7

In Kelly's study of ecstasy using youth, _______ is the risk management strategy aimed at minimizing the likelihood of certain acute and long-term risks of ecstasy use by taking other substances to reduce depression and neurotoxicity.

A) pre-loading and post-loading
B) alcohol avoidance
C) chilling out
D) moderation

Question 8

In Kelly's study of ecstasy using youth, _______ is the risk management strategy where youth consciously consume water in an effort to lower the risk of dehydration and overheating.

A) regulated water consumption
B) alcohol avoidance
C) chilling out
D) moderation

Question 9

According to Kidd, suicide and self-destructive behaviors are particularly salient for street youth whose opportunities are limited by _______ .

A) a mental disorder
B) society
C) weakness
D) a poor work ethic

Question 10

According to Kidd, which of the following is a central theme among youth suicide?

A) feeling trapped
B) feeling worthless
C) feeling hopeless
D) all of the above are correct

Question 11

_______ is basically an idea that is provided, via culture, as a possible solution to the problem of emotional (and/or physical) suffering.

A) Pulling oneself up by the bootstraps
B) Work ethic
C) Suicide
D) Migration

Question 12

How are deaf clubs, which are organized around common interests, any different than any other "mainstream" club or organization? Is it only deafness that makes this subculture a subculture and this group perceived as deviant? If the process of social organization is the same, what does this tell us about the role power and labeling play in defining normalcy and deviation?

Question 13

What alternative interpretations can you provide to the risk management approach to rave subcultures in the Kelly article? As a subculture, do you perceive any ritualistic aspects to ecstasy use?

Question 14

What are some possible solutions to street youth suicide from each of the four perspectives on deviance described in Part I of the Spencer text? What political or cultural obstacles might emerge from each?