1. Vampire Subculture http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&expIds=17259,18168,26075,26751&sugexp =ldymls&xhr=t&q=vampire+subculture&cp=11&wrapid=tljp1285526071235124&um =1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1259&bih=784

2. Values Language Norms Symbols Physical Objects http://www.vampirelovepoems.info/ancient-vampire-symbols.htm

3. Values “The Black Veil” 1. Discretion 2. Diversity 3. Control 4. Elders 5. Behavior 6. Donors 7. Community http://vampires.monstrous.com/the_black_veil.htm Vampirism – refers to a belief that one will gain supernatural powers by drinking human blood. http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Vampire_subculture/

4. Psychic/Energy Vampires – feed off of the spiritual or emotional energy of another being to make itself stronger http://www.vampires.com/psychic-vampires/ Sanguinarian Vampires – being “bloodthirsty”, they feed on small doses of human blood. They’ve long believed that they need the blood in order to maintain good health Autovampirism- the act of drinking one’s own blood for more energy. http://www.vampires.com/psychic-vampires/ http://www.vampires.com/vampire-subculture-sanguinarians/ Language http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&tbs=isch:1&&sa=X&ei=dIGfTNfqEoSclgeAvfzxC Q&ved=0CCYQvwUoAQ&q=sanguinarian+vampires&spell=1&biw=1259&bih=784

5. Language The Vampire subculture calls themselves “Vampyres” to distinguish themselves from the stereotypical vampire. Havens – Vampyre night clubs Hematemesis- The vomiting of blood. Siring- The act of turning one into a vampire http://vampires.monstrous.com/havens_vampires.htm http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/Articles_Vampyre1.html http://www.angelfire.com/tn/vampires/dictionary.html

6. Norms – Psychic Vampires Black clothing, dark make up and light contacts Imitating, seducing, or flattering people in hope of them “giving up energy” to the vampires Becoming addicted to people’s energy Consuming Alcohol or sleeping pills to relieve unwanted anxiety Wearing Fake Fangs Being in a "clan" with other vampires http://www.drlwilson.com/articles/vampirism.htm http://vampireandhorrorstories.blogspot.com http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/Articles_Vampyre1.html

7. Norms – Sanguinarian Vampires Wearing Fake fangs Black clothing, dark make up, and light contacts Practicing autovampirism Having Blood Cravings Going to Havens Believing they can gain special powers through blood-drinking Being in a "clan" with other vampires http://vampires.monstrous.com/havens_vampires.htm http://www.vampires.com/vampire-subculture-sanguinarians/ http://vampires.monstrous.com/sanguinarians.htmhttp://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/Articles_Vampyre1.html

8. Symbols http://www.vampirelovepoems.info/ancient-vampire-symbols.htm

9. Physical Objects The Vampire Ritual Book – This book contains special rituals, ceremonies and rights of passage that were written specifically for the modern day vampire community. http://www.sacred-texts.com/goth/vrb/index.htm

10. So is it a subculture? A subculture is a group of people with a cultural idea that differentiates them from the larger culture that they belong to – This group DOES qualify as a true subculture because it meets all five components http://www.bestweekever.tv/tag/vampires/

11. Extra Video about Vampire Subculture: http://www.profilingtheunexplained.com/foru ms/index.php?showtopic=4654 http://www.profilingtheunexplained.com/foru ms/index.php?showtopic=4654 Article about Vampire Clan: http://www.gothicsubculture.com/vamp- clan.php http://www.gothicsubculture.com/vamp- clan.php