Reading Assignment for Section 1.4
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 1.4: Drug Culture and Subcultures.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll explore how cultural norms, media, and subcultures influence societal views and practices around drugs. You’ll examine how stigma affects individuals seeking recovery and the role of advocacy movements in driving policy changes. Lastly, you’ll delve into the complexities of hidden subcultures and globalized drug practices, and their implications for law enforcement and international policy.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 1.4: Drug Culture and Subcultures
- SLO 1: Explain the role of mainstream cultural norms and media portrayals in shaping societal attitudes toward specific drugs.
- SLO 2: Analyze how music, countercultural movements, and subcultures have normalized drug use within certain social groups.
- SLO 3: Evaluate the impact of stigma and marginalization on individuals who use drugs and the barriers it creates for treatment and recovery.
- SLO 4: Assess the influence of cultural resistance and advocacy movements on the evolution of drug policies, such as marijuana legalization and harm reduction strategies.
- SLO 5: Examine the challenges posed by hidden drug subcultures and globalized drug practices for law enforcement and international drug policy efforts.
Modification History File Created: 10/09/2024 Last Modified: 11/24/2024
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