Conduct a sociological analysis 3-pages long talking about hip hop.

Introduction: Begin your essay with a brief (one or two paragraphs) synopsis of the documentary you watched. Be specific about the place, time period, and group of people whose lives were documented.

Body: Describe in-depth the material, cognitive, and normative culture that you observed. Be sure to apply concepts from the textbook throughout. Spend at least a paragraph each on the following elements of culture, as discussed in your textbook:

• Material culture: What physical objects are incorporated into the subculture? Examples of material culture to discuss include tools, clothing, and other objects.
• Cognitive culture:
  • Language: What terms, symbols, and/or nonverbal expressions are unique to the subculture? Does the subculture have its own argot?
  • Values: What are the shared conceptions of what is considered good/bad or desirable/undesirable to members of the subculture?
  • Beliefs: What beliefs do members of the subculture share?
  • Knowledge: What knowledge is specific to the subculture? For example, technical or esoteric knowledge.
• Normative culture:
  • Norms: What rules for behavior has the subculture established? What sanctions exist within the subculture to enforce norms?

Conclusion: Conclude your essay with a discussion of what your analysis reveals about the construction of culture as well as how culture both enables and constrains behavior.