Some Quick Sociology Paper Help

Danny · 11-21-2003, 07:26 AM

Guys, I have a sociology paper due later today. I have most of it done, but there still one thing I need. Can you guys think of a movie that shows what is considered to be the traditional american "nuclear" family and then one that shows what is considered to be a modern day family?

Danny · 11-21-2003, 07:42 AM

Well, I am using American Beauty to show the supposed traditional family is not so traditional. Now I need a feel good movie that shows the proposed nuclear family in a good light.

Chief Rum · 11-21-2003, 07:43 AM

IMO, there is no such thing as the traditional modern family. At least no ideal. Families are quite varied now, from what I have seen, and any modern family picked out is merely a representation of that sort of family. I know that doesn't help you at all.

I'm drawing a blank on old nuclear family movies, but I know there are thousands of them. Someone will come up with a good one.

Boy, I wasn't much help at all, was I?

CR

Danny · 11-21-2003, 07:51 AM

LOL, not really. I do agree with you though and that is pretty much the thesis of my paper. Im brousing IMDB hoping I find something, but nothing yet.

portnoise · 11-21-2003, 07:53 AM

Pleasantville?

ice4277 · 11-21-2003, 07:55 AM

I was thinking 'Pleasantville' as well. That would seem to be a good film to show the contrast between what a 'nuclear' family is perceived to be, and how one really is.

Danny · 11-21-2003, 07:57 AM

Didn't think of that one. That should work. Thanks guys.

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Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	IMO, there is no such thing as the traditional modern family. At least no ideal. Families are quite varied now, from what I have seen, and any modern family picked out is merely a representation of that sort of family. I know that doesn't help you at all. I'm drawing a blank on old nuclear family movies, but I know there are thousands of them. Someone will come up with a good one. Boy, I wasn't much help at all, was I? CR __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

11-21-2003, 07:42 AM	#2
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Well, I am using American Beauty to show the supposed traditional family is not so traditional. Now I need a feel good movie that shows the proposed nuclear family in a good light.

11-21-2003, 07:51 AM	#4
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	LOL, not really. I do agree with you though and that is pretty much the thesis of my paper. Im brousing IMDB hoping I find something, but nothing yet.

11-21-2003, 07:53 AM	#5
portnoise H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Toronto	Pleasantville?

11-21-2003, 07:55 AM	#6
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I was thinking 'Pleasantville' as well. That would seem to be a good film to show the contrast between what a 'nuclear' family is perceived to be, and how one really is.

11-21-2003, 07:57 AM	#7
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Didn't think of that one. That should work. Thanks guys.

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