You are required to conduct a sociological study of a subculture in Singapore. To gather the data for the assignment, you need to conduct qualitative interviews with THREE members of the subculture you have selected for your study.

Analyse the relationship between a subculture and popular culture, in the context of Singapore society.

You are required to conduct a sociological study of a subculture in Singapore. To gather the data for the assignment, you need to conduct qualitative interviews with THREE members of the subculture you have selected for your study. The interviews should be conducted face-to-face. To enrich your understanding of the subculture, you can conduct fieldwork observation as a complementary method. To answer the above question, it is necessary to consult the course materials and additional relevant academic sources.

Your essay should address the following pointers:

What is a subculture? Discuss how sociologists and cultural studies researchers define subcultures and in what ways the sociological definition is applicable to your selected subculture. Examine the cultural characteristics of your selected subculture that make it distinct from other groups in Singapore society. Is there heterogeneity within the subculture you are studying? Why and how do members of this subculture assert their identities? What meanings do they attach to their subculture? How would you describe and explain the subculture’s relationships with the wider society and social institutions? Evaluate how the selected subculture is related to popular culture. In your essay, be sure to apply relevant concepts and theories covered in the course, and synthesise, integrate and analyse fieldwork findings in your argument