Jul
30
Body Builders
July 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Jul
17
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
July 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
There is a motorcycle-rally currently taking place near my house and I couldn’t help from trying to measure things up. Most Harley Riders don’t belong to motorcycle gangs. In fact, most enthusiasts claim that “ninety-nine percent are law abiding citizens” (I think that statement comes from the American Motorcycle Association). Nevertheless, some clubs have [...]
Jun
25
Bling Bling
June 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Bling bling is a style associated with hip-hop sub-culture. A grandiose display of jewelry, gold, and diamonds denotes its exuberance with no uncertainty. Wearing several large gold chains at once is common. Large gold dollar sign pendants are also a stereotype of the style. I believe the real hallmark of bling bling is that it [...]
Jun
14
A World without Physical Needs
June 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Second Life is a virtual community where participants interact with their environment and others through avatars. I developed an awareness of Second Life from an ethnographic article in the most recent addition of Symbolic Interaction. That article focused on sexual language and behavior in Second Life. Interestingly, you can meet somebody in Second Life and [...]
May
28
Weekend outing
May 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
I’m getting ready to travel two hundred and fifty miles north for cold pike and trout waters. I am hoping to catch a big fish and I am going out of my way to put myself in front of choice species in their ideal environment, under ideal conditions. A good catch is always an exhilarating [...]
May
26
Affiliation and Ability
May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Two classifications for status symbols are those based on affiliation and those based on ability. Status derived from affiliation might also be considered a display of ability—the ability to gain exclusive entry or to associate with a particular crowd.