Library: https://researchguides.elac.edu/Sociology
Prompts/Video Links:
Living on a Dollar
Prompt: Social Problem Analysis_Living on A Dollar
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBjoQi1p21Q
https://tubitv.com/movies/418119/living_on_one_dollar
The House I Live In
Prompt: The House Prompt
Video Link: https://tubitv.com/movies/372320/the_house_i_live_in(Links to an external site.)
The 13th
Prompt: The 13th Prompt
Video Link: Film is available on Netflix or please try this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8
The True Cost
Prompt: True Cost Prompt
Video Link: http://www.documentarymania.com/player.php?title=The%20True%20Cost (Links to an external site.)
Miss Representation
Prompt: Miss Representation Prompt
Video Link: https://elac.kanopy.com/video/miss-representation-0
White People
Prompt: White People
Video Link:White People | Official Full Documentary | MTV (Links to an external site.)
Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matters Movement
Prompt: Social Problem_Stay Woke Prompt
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIoYtKOqxeU
Tough Guise 2: Violence, Manhood and American Culture
Prompt: Tough_Guise 2
Video Link: https://elac.kanopy.com/video/tough-guise-2
Running head: SOCIOLOGICAL INSIGHT 1: CRASH 1
SOCIOLOGICAL INSIGHT 1: CRASH 7
Sociological Insight 1: Crash
NAME
Renato Jimenez, M.A.
CLASS INFORMATION
DATE
Sociological Insight 1: Crash
People in modern society live in a racially diverse reality in which perspectives of other people are often skewed by learned attitudes and stereotypical representations of individuals from different cultural backgrounds. These pre-existing notions regarding the expected behavior of others influence the ways people act towards others and how they approach situations in which they interact with those from other cultural backgrounds that differ from their own (Cassidy, Sprout, Freeman, & Krendi, 2017). Pop culture provides a window into the real-life impacts that these prejudices have, with movies telling compelling stories that show these interactions in action. Crash, a 2004 film written and directed by Paul Haggis, dramatizes race relations to reflect the ways racial backgrounds shape the lives of people in modern American society. Although the film is a fictional account and does not report on actual occurrences, its adherence to depicting realistic interracial interactions makes it highly useful as a lens through which one can view racial relations in the USA. Overall, the movie shows how one’s racial background could not only influence his or her perspective of who one is but also inform the prejudices that one has when interacting with people of other races.
How the Film Demonstrates the Role of Race in Shaping Perceptions
Crash depicts its characters in different situations that reveal the impact race has on their perceptions of others. From a sociological perspective, conflict between different groups can exist whenever there is some potential for inequality (OpenStax College, 2012). In the movie, conflict remains the underlying theme that ties the characters together. For instance, Rick and Jean, a Caucasian couple, are apprehensive of Peter and Anthony, who are African Americans, and their fears are affirmed when the young men carjack the couple; ironically, Anthony laments racial prejudices and yet reaffirms them through his actions. Conversely, Daniel, a Hispanic locksmith, faces challenges since some of his customers fear he does his job to identify potential targets for burglaries. Ryan, a Caucasian policeman, has prejudices against African Americans because affirmative action destroyed his father’s business. In all these cases, pre-existing prejudices create conflicts between the characters. However, the film maintains a reconciliatory theme of structural functionalism, which prioritizes social integration (Singh, 2017). Cross-cultural exchanges lead to an appreciation of the value of other races, such as when Ryan saves Christine after assaulting her and her husband earlier in the story. Therefore, although racial prejudices may be part of everyday American experiences, experiences that require people to disregard race and cooperate
SOCIOLOGICAL REFLECTION/INSIGHT RUBRIC
Point Total: 48-50
Responsiveness to Topics and Questions:
Clearly addresses all topics and responds effectively and thoroughly to all aspects of the assignment
Sociological/Theoretical analysis and Reflection:
explores the issues showing thorough reflection and understanding of connections between personal experience, course content and film’s theme; effectively seeks to understand concepts and course material by critically examining possible relationships between material and film content
Use of Film Details/Examples:
Rich supporting details relating film content to course that enhance the effectiveness of communication; ideas supported by apt evidence/examples; is coherently and logically organized
Organization:
Is coherently and logically organized (i.e. stays on target with the topic); expresses logical progression between ideas; careful and effective transitions
Control of Mechanics, Paper Length and Proper References:
Is generally free from errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure Paper meets length requirements & material needing citation is appropriately cited
Point Total: 45-47:
Responsiveness to Topics and Questions:
Clearly addresses all topics, by may respond to some aspects of the assignment more effectively and thoroughly than others, but still demonstrates a clear understanding of requirements.
Sociological/Theoretical analysis and Reflection:
demonstrates depth and complexity in exploring the issues while showing some reflection and understanding of connections between personal experience, course content and film’s theme, but may be somewhat limited; response shows evidence of synthesis and sociological/theoretical knowledge, but it is somewhat limited
Use of Film Details/Examples:
Details are specific and relevant to course material, while also enhancing the effectiveness of communication. Use of appropriate reasoning and examples is present, but limited.
Organization:
Is well organized; relationships among ideas is assisted by transitions and logical progression of ideas
Control of Mechanics, Paper Length and Proper References:
May have a few errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure; Paper meets length requirements & material needing citation is appropriately cited
Point Total: 40-44:
Responsiveness to Topics and Questions:
Clearly addresses all topics, but may respond to some aspects of the assignment more effectively and thoroughly than others
Sociological/Theoretical analysis and Reflection:
may treat the topic simplistically or repetitively, but still demonstrates sufficient and/or deep reflection and/or analysis; seeks to under concepts by examining relationships in simplistic (unidirectional) ways.
Use of Film Details/Examples:
Details are adequate and relevant; claims and observations are mostly supported with reasons and adequate examples, but may be limited in their application.
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