Merchants Of Cool Flashcards
1
Q
What is a “mook”?
A
A stupid or incompetent person
Ex: a character on MTV
2
Q
What is a “midriff”?
A
The area between the chest and the waist
Ex: Britney Spears, Mandy Moore
3
Q
Is this a fair assessment of team norms? Explain.
A
No not every teen likes to dress like that or act that way. Teens tend to find what is appropriate through what peers where and for the most part peer can wear that stuff to school
4
Q
How does cool factor into the socialization process?
A
The one who is considered “cool” is socially accepted and praised by the rest of his or her peers. People who are deferent are usually seen as invisible or weird because they stand out
