Internet Sociology

Paper Summary:

The paper researches, via an Internet search engine, the subject of 'subculture' in order to determine what kind of 'subculture' the perpetrators of the Columbine shootings belonged to. The paper describes the information found on the Internet about teen subcultures. The paper discusses how it is clear that something was missing in the lives of Eric Harris and his cohort. The paper explains that had these two boys had different opportunities or options, or perhaps even a forum in which to voice their opinions, perhaps they would not have felt the need to gain attention and express themselves in such a tragic manner.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Exploration of the Goths and Other Subculture Elements
Columbine Killers
Media Study Sponsored National Online Teen Outreach
Discussion

From the Paper:

"However, the writings of Eric Harris, one of the perpetrators at the Columbine school reveal something very dark and sinister. In Eric's diary, he begins by stating: "If you recall your history...the Nazis came up with a 'final solution' to the Jewish problem: Kill them all. Well in case you haven't figured it out yet, I say 'Kill mankind.' No one should survive." (Cullen, 1999) The report goes on to relate that Eric fantasized about many areas but settled on Columbine school with the intent to kill all of the school's occupants that day and left behind Eric was a paper trail on his computer and in his diary."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cullen, Dave (1999) Outsiders even among the Outsiders: Littleton killers didn't quite fit in, even with the 'Trench Coat Mafia'" Salon News. 22 April 1999. Online available at: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/1999/04/22/columbine/index.html.
• Sweeny, A. (2004) "Mistaken Identity: These are dark days for Goths, who say it's wrong to tie them to school violence" published in the October 14, 2004 issue of the Boston Globe Online available at: http://www.rickross.com/reference/goth/goth5.html
• Media Studies Co-sponsors National Online Teen Outreach Program (2000) TechTalk March 29 2000. Online available at: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/tt/2000/mar29/teen.html.

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