SOC 204 EXTRA CREDIT REVIEW PAPER:                                                  Name:

 

Objective:

 

Movie Criteria:  The movie you choose MUST be story based - not a documentary.  Race and ethnicity MUST be identifiable in the film (in other words, don't choose a Film like "Caste Away" or "Toy Story"). Lastly, DO NOT choose to review a "reality TV series," a news program, a game show, or music video. . . I reserve the right to reject your review, so you might want to check with me first.   

 

1. Name of the Movies:_______________________________________  _________________________________________  Produced/released:_____________                                                             Produced/released:_____________ 

 

2. How was race/ethnicity central to the theme of the films?  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Give examples, if any, of racial/ethnic stereotypes portrayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Did any racial/ethnic component seem forced?  How?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Do you believe that “proper diversity” was portrayed?  Why?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Lastly, were there any examples of Political Correctness? Explain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE MOVIES - Similarities? Differences? Message being conveyed? (Remember: Movie/Media ALWAYS seeks to convey a message or idea).