Q: What makes this field site a good field site in studying this culture?
A: In jail, there are alot of personalities portrayed in this area. And many people try to fake the funk, they portray the big tough guy which they really arent. And there in, that is where good actors come about.
Q: What observations does the author make that is useful in talking about this Subculture?
A: He compares the actors with characters of the play. Meaning if the character is big with a bald head, and has a nasty attitude, the author is going to find someone that fits that description.
Q: What are the norms and values of this subculture?
A: The norms are getting the imates, to portray and attitude of toughness.
Q:What interview techniques that work well to understand this subculture?
A: Talk with the imates before you make judgements, and then after you get to know them, do some background information on them. Because they are not stupid, they are just uneducated
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