Assignment:
Take a criminal justice figure-for example: the lawbreaker, police, the prisoner, lawyer-and explain how this image has changed over time in popular culture. Use examples from the course materials and other sources-popular books, films, television shows-to illustrate these changes. Explain why these changes occur by describing the varying social contexts in which these media figures existed. (7 to 10 pages). Use class textbook and what you have learned in class.
Example: You are going to talk about their image and how it has changed through time. So how society saw ____in the 1950s (example), 1960s, 1980's, 2000s, 2020, etc. You can use research to support that or you can interview a ____ you know and ask them what they think. Also, explain how the media has influenced this image of ____ through time.