If I were to conduct ethnographic research, I think i would choose to study contemporary rave and dubstep culture. I would conduct my research in the Baltimore scene partly because of convenience, but also do to the fact that the Baltimore scene is a well established one.
I would want to follow one or two specific groups of individuals as well as interviewing various people at raves and other associated events. I would want to get a mix of people who do drugs, those that don't do drugs but drink, and those who do neither.Who are these people? How do they fit into mainstream culture and society or do they at all?
I don't foresee many barriers in conducting said research. I feel that most of the people involved in this particular subculture would be pretty open about sharing their experiences. The only potential problem I can see is if I, the outsider get misinterpreted as a narc or someone who is there to put an end to the good times being had, not just an observer
Since images and music are such a big part of this subculture, I think it would be most appropriate to shoot a documentary. I would include at least a couple scenes involving crazy outfits, bright glosticks, psychedelic light shows and the loud electronic music being played by a dj.
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