Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism - Using Films and Television to Understand Culture and Social Justice

Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism invites readers on a journey to understand culture using stories from film and television. Highlighting hundreds of compelling examples, this thought-provoking book explores issues of cultural identity, prejudice, social justice, and the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the increasingly multicultural societies of our globalized world. Perfect for students of multicultural psychology, socially conscious professionals, and film and television buffs, it offers insightful reflections and discussion questions that deepen the understanding of cultural diversity. Human behavior is shaped by culture(s), and this book shows how films and television can enlighten us, foster personal growth, and increase cultural awareness - all while being entertaining.

Riassunto

Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism invites readers on a journey to understand culture using stories from film and television. Highlighting hundreds of compelling examples, this thought-provoking book explores issues of cultural identity, prejudice, social justice, and the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the increasingly multicultural societies of our globalized world. Perfect for students of multicultural psychology, socially conscious professionals, and film and television buffs, it offers insightful reflections and discussion questions that deepen the understanding of cultural diversity. Human behavior is shaped by culture(s), and this book shows how films and television can enlighten us, foster personal growth, and increase cultural awareness – all while being entertaining.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rehman Abdulrehman, Lillian Comas-Díaz, d Wedding, Danny Wedding
• Editore: Hogrefe Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.08.2025
• EAN: 9780889374942
• ISBN: 978-0-88937-494-2
• Pagine: 216
• Dimensioni: 155 mm x 15 mm x 230 mm
• Peso: 403 g
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia; Sozialpsychologie, Ethnische Gruppen und multikulturelle Studien, Kultur- und Medienwissenschaften, Allgemeine Psychologie, auseinandersetzen, Kunst-, Musikpsychologie, künstlerische Therapien, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Kulturpolitik und Kulturdebatten, Cultural Diversity, Interkulturelle Studien und Themen, cross-culture, Soziale Diskriminierung und soziale Gleichbehandlung, films, Cultural awareness