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Analysis
One of the most evident cultural features in the picture above is the existence of a tie; in sociology, a tie is described as the major content of a particular relation between individuals or groups. In other cases, it is also referred as a binding feature between individuals within a group or a community. In the picture, one can identify several ties between the footballers. That is, they are united by the fact that they are in the same football team; this is evident in the mode of dressing. They have the same football uniform, meaning that they are in the same football team. Apart from their mode of dressing, it is also evident that the boys are united by football as a game; perhaps they have similar passion and skills for football, hence, their decision to join a football club.
Besides, the bodily physical features of the football players in the picture give a hint that they are from the same racial/ethnic origin. They all have ball hair with almost similar hairlines; perhaps the hint about their origin could also be considered a social tie or a bond that unites all the players, beyond the fact that they are in the same football team.
Consequently, from this group it is apparent that there is a common organizational structure that unites all the players. The players are organized in rows with the individuals at the back row assuming a similar body posture; this is also similar for players at the front-row. In this regard, the existence of a common organizational structure in the group is an indication of a tie between the members. That is, the players are bound to act within a specific organizational structure.
