Analyze the film Moonlight (2016) using sociological concepts developed by C. Wright Mills (look it up) to explain the social structural forces shaping the life of the person’s circumstances in the film. This paper will be a film viewing in class accompanying a written (rough draft or set of notes) in-class analysis.
Explain in detail the type of parenting style Chiron’s mom Paula exhibits referencing the definitions from week #5). Is it one type, or a mix of more than one? Describe how it moves from type to type, scene by scene.
Describe two kinds of inequalities these family members and relationship members experience in this film. Correctly cite (data) points made in our readings of Ensuring Inequality by Franklin, Windfall Child Rearing by Pugh, and Ch 23 Avenue to Adulthood by Raley (week 7), describe the historical social forces that cause such inequalities starting in WWII. Be sure to reference the readings as evidence.
Name three important safe functioning social institutions these characters are lacking in their society. How might bettering these 3 social institutions shape their outcomes?
How does the intersection of Chiron’s sexual orientation, “race”, gender, and social class shape the kind of inequality he experiences? Explain referring to movie scenes and current social realities.
