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Movies on Chatham Presents: Group Conversations About Diversity, Equity, and Identity in Film (in English)
Pam Hassebroek
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Triple Synergy Press
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Movies on Chatham Presents: Group Conversations About Diversity, Equity, and Identity in Film (in English) - Cota, Lucy ; Reed, Mary ; Hassebroek, Pam
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Synopsis "Movies on Chatham Presents: Group Conversations About Diversity, Equity, and Identity in Film (in English)"
DO YOU QUESTION MOVIES' INFLUENCE ON ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR? Over the 100 plus years of movie history, we have witnessed the profound influence of film on our communities. Arguably no other medium of communication or art has been as pervasive or persuasive in the past century as the motion picture. But, what do we know about the power of film on audiences in today's world? You start with a bit of movie history, some personal history, then throw in a dash of media and communication theory, and you have a fascinating account of a group of Atlanta women who can show us that something positive has been happening around us. Movies on Chatham Presents is a socially relevant and engaging report from a collaborative study of movies' meaning and social and political influence. - Considers the meaning of individuality and identityConveys essential and thought-provoking insight into our human uniqueness and diversity.Explores fundamental answers to why and how people resist acknowledging and accepting human differences.Movies on Chatham Presents offers a bridge toward social unity through conversations about film and pop culture. The book targets groups interested in social issues, offering an enlightening yet entertaining focus for discussion.- Helps us recognize our multiple social identities, diversify who we interact with, and broaden our perspectives.- Provides tools to move us all toward higher principles in group interactions-personal, professional, and organizational. Movies on Chatham Presents shows how film portrayals have reinforced discrimination, which is among the world's most pressing matters. Readers can observe inequalities of social position in movie settings from the early 20th century forward. Examining the movie industry's changing expressions of femaleness, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender roles alongside pertinent public laws and policies, this trustworthy collection presents a coherent view of changing social norms regarding women and the LGBTQ community. See how this happens and how things change through film depictions and historical, social backdrops. Watching the movies accompanied by the book's commentary enables visualizing the obstacles overcome and celebrating the positive trend toward a more equitable social order.
