SOCL 2001 Chapter : Sociology
Document Summary
Reveals moral order of contemporary forms through expression of important cultural codes. Continuity of ceremonial exchange from modern to pre-modern societies. Paradigms (ritual forms or patterns) command: market, veneration. Essence of market participation: freedom of choice in the exchange of goods/services for generalized medium. Moral commitment to the free market: what is a "moral commitment" Mardi gras in new orleans is not pagan, colonial, catholic, or cajun. Main ritual paradigm: masked aristocrats ride through begging masses of people on raised platforms and cast beads into the crowd (social hierarchy) Beads for nudity: disrobement is not "just" nudity, no repetitive actions that were recognized by participants as meaningful. Concentration of behavior: mostly bourbon st, falling off after the french quarter. Since disrobement is deviant, performance must be legitimized. Resourceful acquisition of a generalized medium (symbolic currency) Men more likely to receive beads without disrobing. Form disrobement occurs more at night then during the day.
