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).