Exam 34: Cooks Are Like Gods: Hierarchies in Methamphetamine-Producing Groups

At the very bottom of the hierarchy, and having the lowest prestige within the methamphetamine groups described by the participants interviewed, is the

The highest position of privilege and prestige in the methamphetamine groups described by the participants is the

An interesting finding about in-group mobility and status variations to emerge from Jenkot's research is

The sample of persons interviewed by Jenkot about methamphetamine include

Do gender differences fade or become more pronounced as one achieves a higher status within the meth-producing group? Explain how and why women may or may not assume an equal footing with men in such groups. Can you think of any other type of groups in which status ranking or hierarchy is organized similarly as in meth-producing groups? Be specific and cite and describe your example.

The person who supplies the integral ingredient (anhydrous ammonia or red phosphorus) for the manufacture of methamphetamine is known as the

According to the participants interviewed in Jenkot's research on hierarchies in methamphetamine groups

Describe and explain the basis, according to Jenkot's research, of hierarchy and status ranking in methamphetamine-producing groups. Explain how the basis for status in such groups becomes a major component in the determination of the possible statuses or ranks within such meth-producing groups, giving one or two examples. How is the position of women in such groups related to their work or roles within production of meth for the group?

One of the striking findings to emerge from Jenkot's research is

According to the participants interviewed in Jenkot's research on hierarchies in methamphetamine groups

Describe and explain each of the following role/statuses that Jenkot reports in meth-producing groups: Cooks, Gas Man/Juicer, Shopper, Dope Ho, and Simple User. Give examples of the typical activities and contribution to the overall meth production made by each. Which role do you find the most "deviant" and explain why you think so.

Status ranking in the methamphetamine groups described by the participants interviewed lists of the following (highest to lowest):

This person ranked second within the methamphetamine in status rank is the ______ because of _______.

Jenkot points out in his research on methamphetamine-producing groups that persons who achieve high statuses within the group have the right to work at a lower status (in-group mobility patterns and status variations). Describe how this operates, citing an example from the text. Can you think of any other types of groups in which such a pattern operates? Be specific and cite and describe your example.