Box 11

I chose the subculture of the Special Olympics. I chose this subculture because of the impact it has had on my life. I really enjoy volunteering my time there and I would like to share it's way of thinking and outlook on human life with others. My "fixed positions" of being eighteen and person who has no disabilities may affect what I see. Also, I was raised in a small, rural community where there were no people in my school district with special needs. This may color how I view the things that I see. My "subjective positions" may also affect my experience with the Special Olympics. I have been involved with the organization for almost six months now and have a personal relationship with most of the athletes there. This may make it more difficult for me to see things as an outsider, or find flaws with the program that I love. However, being involved with it for so long may make the members more willing to talk and share information or their feelings with me.