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
- Cheech and Chong at the welfare office
- Cinderella Man
- Claudine (1974) – Mr. Welfare Man
- Precious (2009): “Take Yo Ass down to the Welfare”
Welfare Disparities In America