A study of the social organization of contemporary American rodeo

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1996

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Texas A&M University

Abstract

American rodeo has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis over the past century, as it evolved from a small-time attraction in rural Western communities into a large-scale social and economic institution. One result of this evolution has been the formation of functionally specialized types of rodeo. Using the epigenetic theoretical perspective as an analytical tool, this study examines the "initiation" and "take-off' of twelve types of contemporary rodeo (i.e., professional, women's, collegiate, high school, youth, senior, gay, military, black, Indian, prison, and ranch) into self-sustained institutions. It identifies and describes the organizational characteristics of the different types of rodeo, and identifies, describes, and assesses the various functions and possible dysfunctions rodeo serves.

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Includes bibliographical references: p. 65-72.
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Keywords

sociology., Major sociology.

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