Subcultures and Countercultures Subcultures v People who specialize
Subcultures and Countercultures
Subcultures v. People who specialize in some occupation tend to develop a subculture- a world within the larger world of the dominant culture v. Include any corner of life in which people's experiences lead them to have distinctive ways of looking at life or some aspect of it v. Teenagers, body builders, politicians, etc. v. Some US ethnic groups also form subcultures
Counterculture v The values and norms of most subcultures blend in with mainstream society v In some cases the group’s values and norms place it at odds with the dominant culture v. COUNTERCULTURE v EX: motorcycle enthusiasts v. motorcycle gangs v. Enthusiasts- emphasize personal freedom and speed AND affirm cultural values of success through work or education-Subculture v. Gangs (Hells Angels for example) vstress freedom and speed but also value dirtiness, and contempt toward women, work and education- Counterculture
Counterculture continued v. An assault on core values is always met with resistance. v. To affirm their own values, members of the mainstream culture may ridicule, isolate or attack members of the counter culture v. Mormons for example were driven out of several states before they finally settled in Utah
Redskins Hogettes
Origins v. October 1983 when Michael Torbert, founder of the group, went to a Halloween party at his grandmother's retirement home wearing one of her old dresses as a costume. v. The costume was such a hit that he gathered a group of men who he "thought were tough enough to go out in public in a dress. " v. The group would go to children's hospitals to cheer up sick children
Washington Redskins Hogettes v. On November 27, 1983, the group attended their first Washington Redskins football game in full drag, but with the addition of pig snout masks v in reference to The Hogs, the nickname of the Redskins offensive line players
Values and Norms v. The Hogettes value loyalty to their favorite football team (Redskins) v 3 members have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the VISA Hall of Fans. v. Philanthropy v. They have raised over $100 million for charities such as Children's Miracle Network, Ronald Mc. Donald House, and March of Dimes
Identified v By their clothing: vwomen's dresses, garden party hats, and pig snouts v Their nicknames: all dealing with Hog, Pig, etc. v. Boss Hogette, Grandpa Hogette, Big Georgette, Porkchop, Hog Ed
Interesting Info v. Hogettes have been guests on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and were featured in a VISA commercial
Interesting info v. Despite generous philanthropy and positive attitude in the stands, not everyone appreciates the Hogettes v Longtime Washington Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke and Daniel Snyder—the current owner—both failed to embrace the Hogettes v. The group has been called "incredibly obnoxious" and "annoying“ vattacked in the infamous 700 Level at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia by angry Philadelphia Eagles fans
Clearly their theme song would be……
- Slides: 12