Anthropological Theory in Practice
Assignment 01
Semester 01
Questions overview
Read Katie Mooney’s article (Also see attached below) in learning unit 1 and discuss the following,
The statement "The Ducktails' masculinity is neither static nor homogeneous but rather is 'internally
divided and embodies a state of tension between contradictory desires or practices'" suggests that
within the Ducktail subculture, masculinity is complex, dynamic, and characterized by internal
conflicts.
How is masculinity displayed in the ducktail subculture?