Interpretation of a musician

Description

This is the singer to the band "Strangers" from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Sociological Interpretation

This picture displays an action shot of the intense live performance being put on by this band. This type of music being played is considered hardcore/metal music. Hardcore/Metal music is not something the average person listens too, making it unacceptable to majority of society. Societies social norms make up what is common, normal and accepted. Since the singer's style of music is not common, is is seen as different and unacceptable. Although the music is mainly a difference of opinions and taste, Hardcore/Metal music may be frowned up because of society's social norms.

The singer's tattoo's are widely on display, with a cut off shirt proudly showing them off. Tattoo's are traditionally seen as a form of social deviance. Stereotypical "proper" people are not often seen with tattoos. Although society is constantly changing, tattoo's still fall into the category of being socially deviant. The fact that the singer's tattoos are proudly displayed shows the singer showing no concern of being labelled socially deviant, and breaking traditional social norms.

Although not everyone attending this show can be seen, the one fan also displays tattoo's on his arms. Many of the people in attendance show similar style, and have complete different social norms than mainstream society. Although this singer may be seen as socially deviant to majority of society, he is looked up to in this hardcore/metal scene. Many of the fans will imitate these bands styles, making their smaller subculture have it's own social norms to abide by.