Problem
Watch several reality-based shows such as Cops and keep a record of the following information for each crime/event. You can use live T.V. or any streaming service ( Netflix / Hulu / YouTube) etc.
i. The gender and race of the suspects
ii. The gender and race of the police officers
iii. The type of crime
iv. The products being advertised during these programs
Questions to consider:
i. What is the predominant race of the suspects?
ii. Do you notice any difference in the behavior of the suspects and police officers when they are both of the same race? Of different races? Of different genders?
iii. What types of crimes are featured? Does one type of crime predominate?
iv. Are the products advertised during these programs directed toward any specific subgroup of the population? Are they age- or gender-based?