Discussion Post: Welfare Disparities in America
Watch the following four movie clips (a total of about 20 minutes) about welfare disparities in America and answer the following questions. (250 words)
• What images and perceptions about "welfare mentality" are highlighted in these four different movie genres?
• How does Hollywood overall reflect public assistance recipients? Give examples.
• In your opinion, what changes in media would have to happen that could positively alter public opinion about welfare consumers?
Watch the following video clips on welfare disparities: Clips are on course home page
a) Cheech and Chong at the welfare office
b) Cinderella Man
c) Claudine (1974) - Mr. Welfare Man
d) Precious (2009): "Take Yo Ass down to the Welfare"
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.