Posted by on March 13, 2005 at 15:05:15
Hello,
My name is Monika Kosz.
I have been studing American Culture
in University of Lodz in Poland.
I am writing my MA thesis about
the organizational culture of a sect on the
basis of the example of Children of God.
In my work I am going to focus on symbols, rituals, taboo and myths.
The interview with the ex - member would
definitely enrich my work. That's why I have
decided to ask you for help in this matter.
Thank you for any help. If you do not answer on the board, you can contact me on the following adress:
I am looking forward to hearing form you
Monika Kosz
Those are the questions I would like you to answer:
1. What kind of clothes and jewels did the members and the leader wear every day (include also haircut, make up, badges, tattoos, etc.)? What kind of clothes did you wear for special occasions (e.g. festivals)?
2. Did the leader have some valuable belongings? (what kind)
3. Were the posters used by the group? Do you remember any of them? (if so describe it)
4. Did you use a specific language to communicate with each other? (abbreviations, words, that were understandable only to the members of the group)? Give some examples.
5. How did you start your day?
6. Did you greet each other in any special way? How?
7. How were the new members welcomed in the group?
8. How did you celebrate name days, birthdays, weddings, funerals and other festivals?
9. How did you spend your free time?
10. What role did music play?
11. Were there any legends or stories that you were told? Give examples.
12. What was the topic that you did not talk about in group?