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Feb 03, 2025
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SOC 054 PZ -Sociology of Subcultures
Institution: Pitzer
Description: This course presents sociological perspectives of subcultures, with a focus on those that have moved
from the social margins toward the mainstream of popular cultures. In particular, we will highlight 1)
subcultural evolution from an initial congealing to either commodification or evaporation, 2) the distinct
social hierarchies of subcultures, e.g., policing authenticity and labeling “true believers†and “posers,â€
3) the influence of subcultural participants and motifs on mainstream culture, including cases of
appropriation, and 4) what subcultures can teach us about the characteristics and pathologies of
human identity. In examples drawn from Southern California, we will also consider how these
subcultures are affected by urban geography (vast sprawl in an arid basin, car culture, a range of
landscapes from beach to mountain), climate (abundant sunshine year-round and Pacific proximity),
and history (pioneer lineages and manifest destiny).
Prerequisite(s): See the current course schedule for registration restrictions.
For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal .
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