Stratification Media Analysis

Select  a television program that you know contains a social inequality or  social class theme (e.g. racism, sexism, social class categories). 

Select one of the following options to deliver your assignment:

Option 1

Write a 700- to 1,050-word analysis.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

Option 2

Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint®  presentation.

Include photos, illustrations, graphs, diagrams, animations, videos, or audio clips. Document the source of each media item you include.

Discuss the following in your paper or presentation:

• Provide a brief introduction that includes the program's title,  describes the type of program, and explains which social theme you are  addressing.
• Describe and explain scenes that apply to the social theme.
• Aside from verbal language, identify all observed body language,  facial expressions, gestures, posture stances, modes of dress, nonverbal  cues, symbols, and any other means by which inequalities are displayed.
• Explain your interpretation of the meanings of the identified nonverbal communications and symbolism.
• Summarize how these interpretations are important to the  sociological understanding of your chosen social inequality or social  class theme.
• Provide a conclusion that summarizes the key points in your analysis.