Behavioral Science Presentations

Group Work There will be 8 groups. Each group will be assigned a different topic. Groups will need to create a thesis, research and then present a 15-20 minute presentation. You will be given two classes to prepare and 15-20 minutes on the 3rd class date. Each presentation will be 15-20 minutes. On last day of presentation you will be given group surveys to ensure everyone did their fair share.

Possible Topics Anti-Immigration Laws in the United States - How has the implementation and creation of anti-immigration laws created barriers for immigrants? Technology and Communication – Should cyber bullying be illegal? School – Do students like their teachers more in younger grades or older grades? Advertising - How does advertising directed toward women of different age groups in magazines vary in content and frequency? Gender – Do toys teach stereotypical gender roles? Teenager Parents - Do shows like 16 & Pregnant fail to show the father’s experience impacting how current and future fathers in society value parenting? Book vs. Movie – Why do people think the book is better? (Are movies “dumb” down for the general audience?) Sports – What are the different ways the media frames black and white quarterbacks? (Are white quarterbacks seen as better leaders of a National Football League (NFL) team?)

Sociological Perspective Feminist - Analyzes the status of women and men in society with the purpose of using that knowledge to better women's lives. It looks at differences between women, including how race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, and age. This theory applies to our topic because …. A feminist sociologist would agree or disagree with our thesis because …