Changing Masks

Identity Maintenance and the Role of Marijuana among a Small Circle of Marijuana Growers

Bibliographic Data

ID2152723
AuthorsScott R Maggard (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA), Craig Boylstein (Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, USA)
Year2014
Volume35
Issue8
Pages593-610
Publication date2014-08-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDeviant Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0163-9625 • E-ISSN: 1521-0456
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01639625.2013.863101
OpenAlexW1985890790
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited22

Utilizing ethnographic field observations as well as face-to-face interviews, this article explores nuances of identity management among a small, intimate group of indoor marijuana growers. Findings suggest that some who are involved in marijuana cultivation may have multiple, distinct deviant identities or “masks.” These “masks” are called on depending on the audience and situation that each participant is presented with. Further, we show that these growers have three deviant identities that must constantly be managed including, (a) marijuana user, (b) marijuana seller, and (c) marijuana grower. Finally, we present data demonstrating the importance of marijuana in the everyday lives of the participants

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