The author introduces her topic as how windsurfers identify themselves and their culture. Also, the paper covers topic of subcultural sports and lifestyle. She observes and interviews all kind of people to gather data. The author just discusses about what she observes and all the details of her research. The author discusses the different cultures derived from specific sports. She explains using her research how windsurfing enthusiasts differ from participants in other individualist sports. She also summarized the different levels of hierarchy, that exist within the culture and some excessive obessions it creates. Her strongest point is the connection it makes to capitalism in terms of consumerism and materialism.
Group: Russell, Hoa, Kevin Boutilier
Half credit.
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