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Write a list of popular speech topic areas, for example increasing gun control, legalizing marijuana, assessing higher penalties for drunk driving, or eliminating performance enhancing drugs in sports.

Write a list of popular speech topic areas, for example increasing gun control, legalizing marijuana, assessing higher penalties for drunk driving, or eliminating performance enhancing drugs in sports.

  1. Why is this such a popular topic choice?
  2. Are your classmates likely to be interested in this topic?
  3. What kind of attitude do you think this class has on this topic: opposed, neutral, or in favor?

Watch the TED Talk by Sangu Delle and then review the readings.

Watch the TED Talk by Sangu Delle and then review the readings. Focus on Delle’s examples illustrating Corrigan’s model about the stages of stigma and the hierarchy of disclosure. Consider Delle’s experience against that model. For the Assignment, you analyze the influence of stigma on experiences with and treatment of mental illness.

  1. Brief intro
  2. Briefly explain Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.
  3. Explain whether Delle’s experience follows that model. Use specific examples to argue your perspective. If you agree, identify which stage of recovery Delle is in.
  4. Analyze Delle’s reports about his own experiences with both types of stigma. Provide specific examples, and in your analysis consider the following questions:

-Does one type of stigma predominate in his talk?

-Which of Delle’s personal values or beliefs were challenged by his internalizations about his own illness and help-seeking?

-What strengths does he exhibit?

-What was the primary benefit of his diagnosis?

-Do you think his experience would be different if his culture was different? Explain why or why not?

13th Documentary; What is the main point of the film?

What is the main point of the film? Give a very brief summary here.
2. What key course concepts and theories were evident in the film that
you saw? (Make sure you select at least 3 concepts/theories) In other
words, how are the issues involved in the film explained by some of
the theories or concepts we discussed?
3. How does the film challenge/support the sociological material we have
learned and/or the readings we have done?
4. What was the most important thing you learned from the film?