Saidee Zann Jacobs September 17, 2015 Subculture Internet Research Paper Mr. Feinberg “Whoop-Whoop” The Juggalo family is made up of Faygo drinking, face paint wearing, hatchet throwing ninjas who are misunderstood die-hard fanaticals of the Insane Clown Posse. This subculture is uncommon because it was established from a devoted fan base. From the growth and popularity a largely formed culture of their own has been created. The subject matter involving Juggalos and Juggalettes was compelling because of the shape under which this subculture formed and their correlation to a ruling society. People ridicule this subculture but to this distinctive group of people being a Juggalo or Juggulate is something that is just who you are. They are …show more content…
a flawless example of what embodies a subculture. This group has symbols, fashion, language, associations, gatherings, and a tight family relationship. It seemed unauthentic to follow WikiHows twelve-step program to become a Juggalo so instead the true fans will lead us through this journey. When browsing the Juggalos presence online it is hard to know when to stop exploring. This subculture has a vast media existence. You can find anything from JuggaLove, a dating site for the wicked to Faygoluvers, a website that celebrates the pop that became famous because of the ICP and everything in-between. Mockery online throughout the world also seems to play a major role on the online scene. What is a Juggalo and how does someone officially become one? The word Juggalo was a designation the Insane Clown Posse gave themselves but expanded the expression to include their followers. When the song "What is a Juggalo" was released it was an instant success. The track really defines this subculture by devaluing social norms throughout the lyrics. When Vinnie Monaster who writes for a column called Ask a Juggalo was questioned, “How does one officially become a Juggalo?” He responded by saying “It's not a trophy. It's not something that you can buy. Nothing like that. It just is what it is. You can be a fucking Juggalo and not even listen to ICP, or any artist on Psychopathic Records, you know? A Juggalo is flat out something that absolutely is just who you are. Just a state of mind. And there are all walks of Juggalos, but no point in time is there any kind of an activity or some kind of a ritual or anything like that”. Another long time super fan of the ICP Tabetha Johnson or better know as JUgGaLeTTe 4 EvEr blogs about her experience as a Juggalette. She describes this by saying the most important of being a Juggalette is “Being yourself. See the world differently from normal society and don’t give a fuck where your opinion fits in. Juggalettes don't take shit from other people, they know who they are and they accept it. True Juggalettes know what it's like to be an outsider.” It is agreed by all the word Juggalo itself bonds everyone together. Most would agree that an important aspect to immerging yourself into this lifestyle is threw The Gathering. This one hundred and fifty dollar, five-day celebration is held at a privately owned campsite in Illinois. The Gathering of the Juggalos has a wide range of events during this time. This includes carnival rides, concerts, mud wrestling, rap battles, and swimming in Hepatitis Lake. Thousands of fellow Juggalo’s from every walk of life are in the audience. Many people will quit their job if they are unable to get time off of work to attend this event. It is a great way to spend sometime with other ICP fans while getting fucked up with your new family. The scene is expressed as being a place filled with genuine people who listen to weird shit. Most identify as a special breed of people in this subculture. The Jugallos feel as if outsiders turn them away because of the way they speak and their appearance. It isn’t just a music choice to them it is a lifestyle and this one week out of the year they finally feel home. They are down with the clown till their dead on the ground.
The most important theme in the Juggalo subculture is the idea of family. They believe that the foundation at which this culture exists is because of that very word. “Without Family WE ARE NOTHING.” said Rev. Last Rite the presiding minister and founder of the Fellowship Of Juggalos. Most would agree that this group of individuals is the closet thing to family that they have ever had. Family is a common word that is chanted among the group. It is often said it takes a village to raise a Juggalo. They will never turn anyone away. If you are a member for one day or one year it doesn’t matter you are still treated the same. They see themselves as a support system from the outside world because they are so judged by this …show more content…
society. Language and symbols also play a significant role in this subculture.
Language isn’t just done by speech but also hand gestures. Juggalos or Juggalettes have a specific word to describe just about any one thing. Jay Jay created a Juggalo dictionary on her blog to help define words that might not be understood. The following are all described on her page. Whoop Whoop is a greeting used among all Juggalos. It is a way to show love to each other. A Juffalo, Juggahoe, or hound dog is a person who is pretending to be a Juggalo or a fan that constantly bothers you for autographs and attention. They may act like they are down with the clown but really aren’t. MFL means mad family love and MCL stands for mad clown love. Using these words allows them to communicate easily within their group. Language isn’t just used an instrument to communicate but is also apart of their identity. Symbols are a necessary tool for identification purposes. Faygo is a local delicacy for the band ICP. This pop is also referred to as the poor mans pop or ghetto pop, because it's cheap as hell and has hundreds of crazy ass flavors. At the concerts ICP spray out Faygo at their fans and mention it in many songs. Faygo is not a supporter of the ICP and recently has demanded them to stop using their product. The hatchetman is also an important symbol to this group. It symbolizes loyalty, and
family. I paint my face, therefore I am. No one will argue that dressing like a Juggalo is more important than appreciating the horror rap music of Insane Clown Posse. However adopting the fashion of its purveyors and fans is the next logical step. Fashion to this subculture celebrates their idea of being true to themselves. The Gathering is where you will see people really trying to express themselves because society frowns upon anything out of the ordinary. Many prefer to go completely topless or nude to show of their tattoos. Hatchet man ink is one of the most popular styles of tattoos among ICP fans. Wearing clown makeup and spider-leg braids also help identify people in this group. Make up should be unique and not copy ICP exactly. Supporting the ICP logo is also an important part of being a supporter of the breed. Bad apples ruin the Juggalo name and stain the society’s impression of them. Juggalos tend to be outcasts in our societies eyes. The FBI has labeled them as a gang because of violent acts and drug trafficking. Juggalos feel because they come from so many different walks of life that everyone takes their own piece of culture. Not everyone has to vibe with the same ideas. Some people identify themselves as wholesome or straightedge Juggalos. Others identify with gangs and the party lifestyle. They believe the biggest misconception is labeling them as a whole a gang. The ICP recently issued this statement to fans about the Juggalos gang case. ““We’re thankful that the Juggalo family will finally get their day in court. Discrimination against someone based solely upon the type of music they listen to is just flat out wrong and it’s time that the legal system acknowledges that.” Through internet research it is easy to draw the conclusion that Juggalo and Jugulate subculture is misunderstood. The biggest misconception that they want to convey is that this is more than drugs, gangs, and Rock N’ Rye. Instead it is the unity of music, passion, love, and family. It doesn’t matter your race, size, sex, or gender as long as you embrace being a Juggalo. It isn’t just a music choice to them it is a lifestyle. They look at the differences in people and instead of judging them they love them for who they are. It is a feeling of acceptance for those who don’t ever feel accepted. They will always be family through thick and thin. It is all about inside your heart.
Hanser and Gomila (2015) states, “For many younger juveniles, adult gang members serve as role models whose behavior is to be emulated as soon as possible to become full-pledge gang-bangers because of the prestige, respect, and sense of belonging that the gang-banger role provides them” (341). Other reasons why female juveniles join gangs was due to lack of family support and various types of violence in their lives. Hanser and Gomila (2015) noted “The involvement of juvenile females in sexual activities, substance abuse, and violence was clearly related to membership in gangs” (p. 348). Sexual abuse was among the primary reasons why female juveniles join gangs. Female juveniles living in urban ghettos are more likely to be sexually abused, and they join gangs as a way of coping and to escape the realities of poverty. Female juveniles will experience more hardships as compared to make juveniles, before they are fully received as full pledge gang members. As previously stated, sexual abuse was among the primary reasons why female juveniles join gangs; however, sexual abuse does not end there because it continues to occur throughout their gang life (Hanser & Gomila,
The four parts in Travis Hirschi’s theory are attachment (“being connected with those around you”), belief (“sharing values with those with whom you associate and care about”), commitment (“a desire and understanding that abiding by the norms and values of society are the right way to het where you want to go”) and involvement (being involved “or other forms of interactions that reinforce beliefs and behaviors”). The reason why this theory goes with the documentary is because the people who join gangs lack some or all the factors that according to this theory prevent crime involvement. Some examples include when it is mention how most the teenagers who join are always left alone because their parents work. Instead of relying on their parents, they seek affection and sense of belonging somewhere else. Apart from that, the belief and commitment part of this theory comes into play when the members share their belief of wanting to protect their turf from their enemy gang rival and reinforcing their limit lines. Meaning they avoid crossing their “turf’s” dividing line into enemy territory. Lastly, the lack of involvement is seen as they –the people who became gang members— are not involve in healthy activities such as volunteer programs/ clubs and instead are attracted to the gang
Family is one of those words that have a significant meaning to various individuals. Family may be viewed one way to an individual and another way to someone else. Family consists of those who have played a particular role in one’s life, whether it is positive or negative. In this paper, I will assess Reymundo’s family both nuclear and extended and speak of how his family has become significant in his life and how they have played a role in his decisions. I will also speak of my personal reactions to the story as well as address ways that as a social worker I could work to impact the gang problems in Orlando.
Did you know gang's first started off as a way to help stop police brutality? Some gang members are “jumped in” or have to prove their loyalty by committing criminal acts. In the 1960s many gang organizations joined the Black Panthers. The Black Panthers wanted blacks to control businesses, education, employment, and the media in their area instead of having these businesses controlled by white people. They wanted to act as a community army so they can stop police brutality and racism. The leader of this important organization was Bunchy Carter. Street gangs had completely stopped as more black empowered organizations began to form in Los Angeles. After the Black Panthers disbanded that is when street gangs began to become popular because
The MS13 is a perfect example of a counterculture. They are a world within themselves. The gang is very organized and structured; there is hierarchy with the gang. There is a significant amount of money flow within the gang. A few ways the gang obtains money is by drug dealing, illegal weapons, vendors pay the gang to work in their territories and for their protection, and drug dealers also pay the gang to earn the right to sell drugs in their territories. There are laws and rules that a gang member must abide by. One very strict rule for a gang member is silence. If a gang member becomes informant and it is found out that they are, it will more than likely result in death for the informant. The breaking of laws and rules are punishable, even by death. They have a law system and law enforcement of their own. Check courting is a punishment served by the gang to gang members who break the laws of the gang. There are initiations one must endure to become a member of the gang. Jumping in is one of the initiations, a brutal thirteen second beating by multiple people at the same time. (World’s Most Dangerous Gang) There is a communication system within the gang. They use stacking to communicate, tattoos, graffiti, and an overall dialect that is unique to the gang. This counterculture exists internationally inside and outside of prison walls. Within the gang there are individual cliques, but when threatened they will come together and fight alongside one another. It is instilled in a gang member to kill to maintain territory and to acquire new territories. T...
The Gangster Disciples is a violent gang which began in the Chicago, Illinois area. In the 1970's, the leaders of two different Chicago-based gangs, the Black Disciples and the Supreme Gangsters, aligned their respective groups andcreated the Gangster Disciples. Once united, the Gangster Disciples recruited heavily in Chicago, within Illinois jails and prisons, and throughout the United States. The Gangster Disciples are active in criminal activity in approximately 24 states. The Gangster Disciples employ a highly structured organization. Members are organized into geographic groups; each called a "count" or a “deck." Members in good standing are considered to be ”on-count" or ”plugged in." A meeting of a particular count may be referred to
As a child he was sent to many reform schools. He has spent the last four decades behind bars. He will never get out prison. He will eventually die in prison. This is the life of Charles Manson. Charles Manson is a sick and cruel criminal.
The same concept goes for Johnny. Johnny’s parents beat him and make his life horrible. Johnny has no family apart from the gang, who are always ready to lend a hand and to protect him from trouble. Without the gang, Johnny would be lost because the gang is everything for him. “His father was always beating him up, and his mother ignored him, except when she was hacked off at something, and then you could hear her yelling at him clear down at our house.”
A counterculture is a group that is disobedient towards the larger society by not following their norms, values, and practices and make up their own (Thomas). An example of a counterculture would be the moonshiners in the 1920s era when they illegally made alcohol during the Prohibition because the rest of society had to follow the law of not being allowed to manufacture alcohol, but moonshiners dismissed this law and made their own (Rosenberg). In the 1920s, after the American Revolution, most people fulfilled their weekend activities with alcohol consumption (Rosenberg). Societies organized a Temperance movement in which they tried various techniques to try to dissuade citizens from drinking because they thought that the alcoholics were causing society’s tribulations like crime; however they did not work that well so they started focusing on trying to complete ban any alcoholic consumption (Rosenberg). It was in 1919 that the 18th Amendment was ratified, stating that it was illegal to sell and manufacture alcohol, and it went into effect during the 1920s (Blumenthal). Many people were outraged by this new amendment; however they began to find loopholes such as how the amendment never stated that they were forbidden to consume alcohol (Blumenthal). Some people did not follow this amendment and began to find ways to manufacture and sell alcohol to various citizens; these people were called moonshiners and they would make alcohol and sell it to people illegally. (Grabianowski).
a lifestyle. “Punk is not just the sound, the music, it’s a lifestyle” stated singer Billie Joe Armstrong. (Brainyquotes.com).
...ings like anger. This is exactly what has happened to metal music; it has contracted a stubborn social stigma. It is misinterpreted to be "satanic angry and violent" and therefore many conclude that it creates violent, angry and satanic people. The truth is these angry, cynical, and socially isolated "metalheads" were created by a series of conditions through their lives, such as failed upbringings, severe antagonism towards them, and general misunderstanding of them and not by the music or it's subculture. These teen "metalheads" have merely reacted to the hostility and general negativity towards them and have chosen to be part of a group that can stand strong against the antagonism towards them. They joined to the metal subculture to be accepted as a part of a group that can simply laugh in the face of the dislike towards them. There is strength in numbers.
Throughout the centuries, gangs have been rapidly growing. As early as the 1730s different groups of people in Europe began forming gangs. At first they were composed of people upset with the government who started riots to rebel against the government. Decades later, gangs began to spread worldwide very quickly. Gangs made their way all the way to the United States, or the 13 colonies at the time. They were largely created by people upset with the government. There were gangs for federalists supporters, and gangs for people who supported the Anti-federalists (“Gangs” 2015). As centuries passed, people formed gangs for different reasons. Beginning in the 1940s in cities like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit, gangs of white
These gangs tend to hang out in certain places and claim it as their territory. Many of the gang members are drawn together by similar interests, and are brought up in similar neighborhoods. The Social Disorganization Perspective The social disorganization perspective follows the substance users to their living era and environment. Social disorganization perspective examines why individuals move from one environment to another and how they struggle to adjust to a new environment, and how they are lured or forced into substance use, deviance, or criminal activity in the face of difficulty in the new environment or due to their individual maladjustments. On the other hand it studies how a particular environment causes stress, disillusionment, and disorders among individuals who live in it, and why substance abuse, deviance, crime, and other social problems tend to increase in a time when or in a place where change occurs abruptly.
Due to this, they may be forced to run away from a depressing home life, at times they may be searching for a that one individual who can be like a father (Hess & Wrobleski, 2006). Gangs frequently create promises to provide absolute support as well be the family unit they lacked. These always promises draw a lot of desperate youth to the gang and for the young people with relatives they see no need of being in a gang.
His gang is subcultural; they have a shared defiance and delinquency to where they reject normal values. The interactionist