Discuss how to use the Social Interaction Model (SIM) as an analytical tool for understanding human behavior in social settings.
Subjects: Guidance
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Negotiating Cultural Communication
Explore some of the varieties of communication styles in the U.S. as well as in other cultures around the world. Studio Guests: Isabel Lamptey, Western Illinois University, and Michel Nguessan, Governors State University. Video Insert: Asma Abdullah and Peter Shepherd, an Islamic couple from Malaysia.
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The Changing Face of America and The World
Profile the rapidly changing demographic trends affecting the U.S. and other countries around the world. Studio Guest: Michel Nguessan. Video Inserts: Plaza De Los Angeles; Professor Alexander Astin, UCLA; and Wave Theory.
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Immigration and the New Immigrants
Learn the history of Immigration laws and social policies in the U.S. Studio Guest: Fred Tsao, Policy Director at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. Video Inserts: Marian Smith of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); White Racialist David Duke; and Marcelo Suarez, former director of Harvard University’s Immigration Study.
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Race: The World’s Most Dangerous Myth
Explore one of our nation’s most complex and difficult problems, the concept of race. Video Inserts: Dr. Michael Omi, Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California at Berkeley.
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Social Class Issues
The impact of social economics on the lives of families and individuals in the U.S. Studio Guest: Linzey Jones, Mayor of Olympia Fields, and Don DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland, Illinois. Video Inserts: White Flight in South Suburbia.
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Gender Issues
Examine the multifaceted issues surrounding gender in our society. Video Inserts: Professor Peggy McIntosh, Wellesley College, and Byron Hurt, Director of the film Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes.
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Homophobia
Homophobia is not only ugly, it is stupid. Yet it’s still very prevalent in today’s society, with the majority of teachers reporting that young people currently experience some form of homophobic harassment in their schools, regardless of their sexual orientation. This revealing program includes honest and heartfelt interviews from young people, psychologists, members of the gay, lesbian and transgender communities, teachers, anti-homophobic organizations and politicians, as they explore what can be done to minimize homophobia and its damaging effects. With some strong images, this balanced production outlines some of positive ways to combat this major social issue.
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Cyberbullying – Identify, Understand, Prevent
Bullying is no longer just a face-to-face exchange. The rapid rise of the internet and handheld devices has created another realm in which bullies are active. This striking, drama-led program focuses on the impact of cyber bullying and the steps victims can take to deal with it. The different forms of cyber bullying, such as masquerading, stalking and flaming, are shown in dramatic scenarios, along with the emotional and psychological consequences. A broad-ranging and highly-relevant insight into this growing trend, the program will appeal to viewers across multiple study areas.
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Girls and Bullying: Identify, Understand, Prevent
Bullying is the most frequently occurring form of violence in schools. Bullying by, and against, girls is as commonplace as it is among boys, but often takes different forms. Girls are usually less physical than boys – their bullying is far more commonly psychological and emotional. However, the effects can be seriously damaging – in the worst case scenarios leading to long-lasting depression, self-harm and even suicide. This program examines the nature of bullying, bullying directed at girls, its impact, why bullies behave the way they do and protective strategies for girls and bullying. It features renowned adolescent psychologist, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, as well as dramatized scenarios and vox pops. This program makes a valuable resource to deliver some important messages about this serious issue.