During your time at the game, you are to put on your "sociologist/ethnographer hat." That is, you will not be a participant yourself, but an observer, noting the following and making notes on the social interactions you see. Write a 1-2 page paper that answers the following:
- Describe the setting of the competition-what are the key elements of space and environment that affect behavior?
- Who is there? What are the fans like-their age, gender, status, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, education, etc.?
- What about the players-how do they compare with the fans in terms of demographics?
- What social behaviors stand out? For example, who hangs out with whom, and what are the moods and social dynamics?
- What special language and knowledge characterizes the sport?
- What notable or particular behavior of individuals or groups stands out in this event?