- What subcultures will be prevalent there?
- What do you already know or have you already experienced of this subculture?
- What preconceived notions do you have about this subculture?
*I'm sorry for the late post. It would be great if you could post your response by Sunday at noon.
Some of the subcultures that could be at my field site are some elderly people, or some teenagers, or even spanish or asian people or even animals (if they count as a subculture). I have personally worked with elderly throughout my life because my mother worked with some at a nursing home and one of my summer jobs was at a retirement living home. I know this group to be able to get cranky easily but I also know that they are some of the nicest people I have ever met and loved to work with them! I am also technically a 19 year old so I am in that awkward teenager/adulthood age, however my experiences with teenagers is that they are very judgemental and most of the ones I see at my field site are there doing "bad" things that I'd never dream of doing. The subcultures of Spanish and Asians come from I believe Cranston and Providence and usually what they are doing at Conimicut is fishing in the bay and using the fish at their restaurants, or well at least that's what my mother told me once when we were down at Conimicut one summer evening. I remember thinking how disgusting I thought that was because that fish could be gross due to the contamination in our bay. So I thought those people were scummy for doing that! And if animals count, all I know is that there is a wide variety that live at the park from squirrels, to skunks and seagulls. I know how important to nature they are with the food chain and other things although when I saw a skunk one night there I wanted to run away!
ReplyDeleteThe subcultures that could be at my field site are of a large variety because it is a public library so there are many different present. There might be elderly people, teenagers, mid adults, children, Spanish, Asian, Indian, etc. My town's library is not prejudiced against any person so all are welcome. I have already seen this for myself because every time I go there are people of all different ages and ethnicity. Personally, I tend to see a lot of elderly people in particular which leads me to think that this age group really enjoys reading since they are on their own.
ReplyDeleteThere is a wide variety of subcultures at Parente's Restaurant. Within this field site; there are teenagers, young children, middle aged people, elder people, and tons of college students. There are also many ethnic personas that enter this facility - there was even a Hawaiian family that came in last week! From previous experience, I've come to realize that old people are either extremely sweet or extremely picky. They either come in with a smile on their face and love to talk, or they yell at me when I try sitting them in the wrong "window seat". They tend to yell at their servers as well if they’re in a bad mood (which is really funny because they won't give up their argument). Maybe they just have a bad day or maybe they just hate the world and have lived a bad life. In addition, I concluded that I do not like the students at Bryant. Don't get me wrong - some are really nice and tip well. Yet, for the most part - they're rude, they give you terrible tips, and they just sit there for hours on end being loud and drinking constantly. I think it’s because they think they’re better than everyone else and just act like jerks just for the fun of it. I hope that by studying this place, I can learn more about all these subcultures that lie within.
ReplyDeleteSubcultures at my field site (Mystic Aquarium) include a large variety of tourists/visitors; adults and children of many different races and cultures. Another subculture would be the employees/workers, and of course the animals. I know from experience that the workers there are very friendly and seem to enjoy their job. The children are always very excited to be there and the adults seem to have a good time as well. The animals just kind of chill in their habitats.
ReplyDeleteWithin my fieldsite there is no existing subculture, it is instead the history behind it. Within each broken, decaying ride it's almost like the ghosts of the children that once rode along to the time of their lives are there. That sounds a lot more eerie than it's supposed to, but I can remember the single time I went and the fact that since I was there I can even slightly consider myself a part of that dead subculture. It, at the very least, was a culture of children, and parents too I suppose, who would come for the day off or the day out to just be. The idea that it's "dead" as I keep stating, yet the only existence of it lies in the children who went while it was still functioning. I find that idea that it's archaeological yet not ancient and that the subculture has grown and only exists in the memories of it. That being, I will only find about how the subculture existed through memory and recollection rather than those actually living within it.
ReplyDeleteMy field site is a community church in my neighborhood, so the subcultures that exist there are diverse but with similar interests. There are old and young people who attend, and many different ethnicities, being that it is community based and there are different groups of people that share the building but in regards to their beliefs and values I feel like they are similar. I've only actually attended about two or three services with my dad as a preacher but what I have noticed in those times that i've been there is that the people who go are very different in appearance and form, but all have the same spirit and enthusiasm when they walk through the main entrance. I feel like the people who go there all have in common their belief in god, and that they are doing the right thing in going there. Although some reasons differ from others in why exactly they are there that day I can see that this field site's subculture is one that is close and inviting to others. Other than this, I don't exactly know what to expect from the subculture. I feel like what I think the subculture consists of - close-minded individuals who follow in search of acceptance, and for some reason are "fake"- will prove me wrong and will actually open my eyes to something much more than what I believe. It is something I am looking forward to learning more about and fully understanding.
ReplyDeleteThe subcultures that are prevalent to my field site are the customers, the animals, and the owners of the farm. What I know of the customer subculture is that there is a lot of people that visit daily to either see the animals, or to buy pastries in the bakery/ store. Some of the people are in a rush to get a pastry, and others are usually taking their time observing the beauty of the cow farm. The bakery is always packed so the owners and employees are always rushing around frantic (except for the cashiers). However, the only thing I know about the cows is there milking schedule. I hope to learn more about them when going to interview the owners.
ReplyDeleteThe subcultures that are prevalent to my field site are mainly fishermen. Some are elderly people, Hispanics, families, or professional fishermen. There are also the people who work there. I know that the people who work there help the fishermen find good spots to fish, help get the boats into the water, and they keep up the land by either mowing the lawn or painting the fences and the building. The fishermen mostly spend all day out on the water moving from place to place until they hit the big fish. Also, many fishermen search for their lobster pots in the Bay. Lastly, I know of one group of Russian fishermen that fish illegally, but I have not seen them this year. I hope to learn more about what the fishermen specifically fish for and how the new species in the Bay have made it harder to find the specific fish.
ReplyDeleteThe subcultures the can be found in my field sit are the men and women, mostly men thou, who serve in the army as National Guard soldiers. The population varies from distinctive walks of life ranging from veterans who have been deployed multiple times to newly enlisted fresh out of boot camp. The population is rich in cultural difference having soldiers form different parts of the world like Dominica Republic and Bolivia. The military population in my field site is widely diverse with grade and time of service, privates who are just recently starting their military career to captains who have led troops in combat zones. Some soldiers are enlisted and some are officers, some just barely make the legal age to join the armed forces while others are old enough to complain about how good the Vietnam era was. I with this much resource I’ll be able to portrait a much better understanding of bravo battery which is the field site I have chosen for this project.
ReplyDeleteMy fieldsite is Dunkin Donuts. I feel like there are different subcultures because this is a public restaurant and anyone can come in, no matter who they are. I work at Dunkin Donuts, so I have seen many different people come in and out of that store. Some are Spanish, elderly, teenagers, kids, women, men, Portuguese, Americans, babies, Chinese, and so much more. I believe that any people of any subculture are allowed into my fieldsite, I've seen many different subcultures come in and out of Dunkin Donuts and I feel that we are a friendly place and welcome everyone.
ReplyDeleteThe subcultures that I might fine in my field site are mostly going to be athletes that are either working out to get in shape for their season or athletes that are practicing or playing in games. I already know that there are a lot more people at night time rather than the day and that more basketball takes place in the field house than anything else. One preconceived notion that I have about my subculture is that there will be a lot of focused people that are not going to want to be bothered so I am hoping my interviews do not suffer because of this.
ReplyDeleteI know my field site would consist of many different subcultures. Various different kinds of people go to Pawtucket House of Pizza. I honestly think everyone loves pizza. I recall being there and seeing people in all shapes and sizes including some people that I knew and even some i didn't. I've been there so much growing up I can't really recall specific occurrences. I know that people that frequently go to Pawtucket House are from the area or relatively close. I know since it's a food place the people will be in a rush, unless they planned to eat there of coarse. People also tend to be happy here as a result of the food being so good. I think this could help me with my studies because it could make it an easy going environment.
ReplyDeleteThe field site I picked is the Oak Lawn Grange. I feel like the subclutures here are mostly adults in my community or older teens. When looking at the FaceBook page and by talking to my mom (who has been there) I know the building and its events are run by a team of people who plan things for the community such as pasta dinners, talent shows, Halloween parties, Christmas parties etc. Each member of the team is friendly and openly invites and encourages new members and people of the neighborhood to come and join the events. At these events are mostly families. I think its great that my community has such a building like this that offers some much, and I picked it as my field site to find out more about it and maybe even become a volunteer to help out.
ReplyDeleteOne subculture I am expecting to find at brown would be very intelligent, stereo- typical nerdy people. I don’t mean any disrespect in saying this I just know from the few times I’ve been there this is usually true. Not everyone I know that goes there is like this though so it will be interesting to see if there is a specific program that has more of this type of person in it then another. I have also come to realize over time that everyone that appears a certain way isn’t always really that way. So maybe while they have this nerdy persona maybe they are really the party animals of the group. It will be interesting to see if this nerdy personality is just an act or if it is genuine in all of the students that poses that trait.
ReplyDeleteThe field site I chose is Alpha Beauty in Warwick, RI. The subcultures that would primarily be seen in Alpha Beauty are females ranging from age 16-55. Although it is open to anyone who would like to come in. I have previously been to this salon as a customer and the people I have come across are very polite, friendly, welcoming, and very happy. I have never had an unpleasant experience.
ReplyDeleteMy subculture would be people with mental and intellectual disabilities/illnesses. Because my mother has worked in this field most of my life I am well aware of how to react to this subculture. These are people with real thoughts and feelings, and they can sense when you don’t feel comfortable around them. When I was younger, I was nervous around them because I did not understand them. As I grew older and as I had more experience with them I feel at ease around them and tried harder to understand them better. As of right now, I know that these people are medicated to help their balance their emotions and help them function better. I also know how to talk to them, to make them feel relaxed. One of the residents I have permission to interview is one of the sweetest men I know, and over the years we have built somewhat of a friendship.
ReplyDeleteThere are many types of subcultures at my field study. There are mostly locals that go there. There are fisherman, runners, walkers, hikers, kayakers, painters, photographers, just to name a few. I have gone to Riverbend since I was little. The people there are very friendly and warm. They smile at you when you walk by them and most people will talk to you. I have never felt uncomfortable there. The environment is very relaxing and peaceful.
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