Cockfighting

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the prevalence of cockfighting in Latin America. The paper describes the stages of a cockfight and shows how it serves as a traditional pastime, a source of pride and masculinity. The paper discusses how cockfighting can have some negative effects on the loser because of the time and money that is required to raise gamecocks. The paper also points out that cockfighting may be more productive and safer than other illegal activities that young men might otherwise engage in.


Outline:
Introduction
The Role of Cockfighting in a Society and Influence in Latin America
The Stages of a Cockfight
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As it relates to the role of cockfighting in a society the research seems to indicate that it generates a type of survival of the fittest mentality amongst those that participate in cockfighting. In addition, in many countries, cockfighting is seen as some sort of test of masculinity. Many researchers have conceded that the sport of cockfighting is actually a dynamic between a man and a cock--this dynamic is often referred to as a "blend"."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Aizenman, N.C. Tuesday, August 15, 2006; Getting Physical, Talon by Talon, In the Cockpits of Nicaragua. Washington Post. Page A10
• Cockfights in Mexico Retrieved from; http://www.surf-mexico.com/culture/cockfights.html
• Hicks, David2001 Blood and Feathers - Masculine Identity in East Timorese Cockfighting. World and I. 16 (1) : 194.
• Turner, Mark 2001 Cognitive Dimensions of Social Science. Oxford University Press: New York.

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