SECTION BY SECTION:
HISTORY/govt.: democratic process
HISTORY II: Immigration & Culture
SOCIOLOGY
1) Relevance/Purpose
§
“Split
Decision” provides a basis for discussion of issues of groups, culture, and
stereotypes
2) Discussion Questions
§ What groups (formal/informal; primary/secondary) does Jesus belong to over the course of the film? His American family? His Mexican family?
§ What is the family’s socioeconomic status? What behaviors does this status lead to?
§ What cultural values of Jesus’ family are illustrated in the film?
§ Do recent immigrants have a high or low level of political power? Do you think this is appropriate? Why or why not?
§ What stereotypes exist for immigrants from various regions? (Latin American, Asia, Europe) How do stereotypes of Mexican immigrants compare to the people portrayed in the film?
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What overall sociological issues are
illustrated in the film?
3) Individual Projects
§ Prepare a report on the cultural norms of a selected immigration group. Compare the reality to stereotypes that exist.
