In Search of Respect Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main theories Phillipe used?
A
Political economy, cultural production theory and social action theory
2
Q
What kind of perspective does he take?
A
- Conflict centred
- Idealist
3
Q
Why does he choose this particular perspective/ theories?
A
The book is not meant to be about drugs or their drug habbit, its about the underground economy that the people have created for themselves
4
Q
What are the main topic/themes covered in the ethnography? (Name at least 5)
A
- Resistance
- Poverty
- Gender
- Socialization
- Family structure
- Economics
- History
- Racial segregation
- Violence
- Class system
5
Q
How does he approach the topics?
A
He approaches the topics because they can provide background information on people in the book and historical context
