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One of my favorite shows on Netflix is Love Is Blind, and I think it is a great source for discussing sociological issues. The show follows individuals who form relationships and become engaged before ever seeing each other. They form connections and build relationships while communicating through a wall, without knowing each other's race, physical appearance, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics that often influence first impressions and social interactions. I love this concept because it challenges society’s emphasis on physical appearance and raises questions about beauty standards and attraction. The show also explores how gender roles, cultural backgrounds, religion, and family expectations can influence relationships and marriage. As contestants get to know one another, their personal values and beliefs often reflect the socialization they have experienced throughout their lives. The challenges many couples face after meeting in person demonstrate how societal pressures and expectations can affect personal relationships. Overall, I think Love Is Blind provides many examples of how social factors shape human behavior, making it an interesting show to analyze from a sociological perspective.

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One TV show that I LOVE and think is useful for discussing sociological issues is Dexter. On the surface, the show appears to be about a forensic blood spatter analyst who secretly lives a double life as a serial killer. However, from a sociological perspective, the show raises many questions about social norms, deviance, morality, and social control.

The show can be connected to the idea of "seeing the strange in the familiar." Most people take laws and moral rules for granted, but Dexter challenges viewers to think critically about how society defines right and wrong, him being a serial killer only targets people who did wrong and did not serve justice this makes us question is he really wrong?/is he allowed to punish others?If not then what is justice?.

While Dexter is a fictional character, the show explores broader social issues such as crime, justice, social expectations, and how society responds to deviant behaviour. It encourages viewers to look beyond individual actions and think about the larger social forces and institutions that shape behaviour.

The show also explains how individuals can present different identities depending on their social setting. Dexter appears to be a normal coworker,lover, friend, and family member, while hiding a very different private life.

Because it explores social norms, deviance, identity, and social interaction, Dexter is a good example of a television show that can be analyzed through a sociological lens.

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I believe the office is a great example of a show for a good source of sociological issue discussion points.

A show I like that I think could be talked about in sociology is The Office.  In my personal opinion, it is a good example because it is just about people working in a boring ole office, but there is a lot of stuff happening with how people treat each other and how workplaces are set up.

One thing is the boss, Michael, he has power as the manager, but most of the time, he utilizes it in an improper way. He says weird things and makes people uncomfortable, but because he is the boss, people typically just deal with it. From my understanding, this shows how authority works and how people can act differently when someone has power over them. Another thing most take from the show is that he is very well-meaning and just acts as though the world has not changed at all. He is trying to make their lives better and be their friend, but breaches barriers and causes problems.

The show touches on gender, race, and stereotypes, most often, it is not in a serious way, but still. A lot of the jokes are based on someone saying something offensive or awkward, and then how everyone reacts to it. It provides insight into social rules that are there even when people do not really talk about them.

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The show that I chose is called Avatar: The Last Airbender. This show provides many examples for exploring the topic of conflict as it pertains to the sociological perspective, which states that society is unequal and driven by competing power rather than harmony. You can clearly see this dynamic in play during Azula's tragic downfall, where the intense pressure to maintain the Fire Nation's dominance ultimately destroys her from within. At the end of her Agni Kai(final battle) with her brother Zuko, her sobs of agony on the ground are seared into my mind as she realizes that her power is slowly slipping away. This serves as an example of how systemic power structures corrupt the individual. Azula’s psychotic break is a reminder of a critical theory truth, which is that she was a product of a regime that viewed relationships as purely transactional, meaning her ultimate defeat came not just from her external foes, but from the soul-crushing weight of a system that led her to be betrayed by friends, forgotten by her father, and alienated from her mother.

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My favourite series (TV show) is SUITS. Suits is the best TV shows which can be used to discuss sociological issues. This show highlights multiple elements of sociology, like social class, power, inequality, shaping identity, and networking. For example, the importance of attending elite schools like Harvard. It explains how social networks and positions frequently have a greater impact on opportunities than just having skills. This relates to sociology as it explains how inequality and social networks affect people’s lives.

-Janvi Patel

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One of my favorite tv shows is Black Mirror, and I think it is a great source for discussing sociological issues because it explores the relationship between technology and society. Each episode tells a different story about how technological advancements can affect people's lives and social interactions. The show examines topics such as social media, privacy, surveillance, and social inequality. From a sociological perspective, Black Mirror demonstrates how technology can shape behavior, relationships, and opportunities. For example, some episodes show how online ratings and digital reputations influence social status. The series encourages viewers to think critically about how society adapts to new technologies and how these innovations can either reinforce or challenge existing social structures and cultural norms.

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The TV show Black Mirror would be useful for discussing sociological issues. Although the show is mainly about technology, it also draws attention to the ways in which technology can effect people such as their relationships, privacy, and identities. Some key episodes cover topics such as the influence of social media or surveillance, and how they become a normal part of life. These tools may not appear malicious, but then they ultimately become harmful to society. The show also raises questions about power dynamics and how people are judged by others. This is connected to sociology because technology is not just something individuals use on their own, it can also affect society on a larger scale. Black Mirror connects individual struggles to bigger issues such as inequality, social control, and pressure to present yourself in a certain way to ensure you fit in. The show sheds light on the ways in which everyday things like phones, social media and online identities can have an impact on society.

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One show that I believe is good to discuss sociological issues is Nashville. This show discusses many issues within society. Issues such as mental health and addiction is heavily discussed. A couple of the main characters struggle with different addictions and mental health disorders. It shows how these problems impact the characters lives and those around them. Poverty is another issue that is discussed. It also touches on topics such as race, class, and priveledge. It heavily shows how these topics impact todays society.

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One T.V show that I’m currently watching displays extraordinary examples when it comes to discussing sociological matters. This show is called YOU, which happens to be a netflix series. Throughout the series, Joe Goldberg would experience these crushes on women at completely different intervals in the show and would do everything he could to make them notice him. Of course he wouldn’t act on that unless he ends up stalking them via the internet, social media, or even peeking through their window. However, the longer he interacts with every girl he crushes on, the more sinister his actions would become for them. Although the sinister actions are heavily psychological, the social media aspect would actually help him determine results on the women he likes, what he doesn’t like, and would build profiles about them. Essentially (and this is going to sound kind of weird), whenever any sociologist would collect data, often they may observe others without them knowing. This is exactly what Joe Goldberg does in the series. Another example I found really interesting on google was describing the way how Joe technically created a digital panopticon, which ties back to some of the things stated from earlier.

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Beauty in Black is a valuable source for discussing sociological issues because it highlights how society shapes people’s lives through inequality, power dynamics, and identity. For example, it shows class inequality through differences between wealthy and working-class characters, especially in terms of access to opportunities and lifestyles. It also reflects power dynamics in relationships, such as how employers or higher-status individuals can influence or control others. In addition, the show touches on race and identity by showing how characters may be treated differently based on how others perceive their background. Gender expectations are also present, as characters experience pressure to act in ways that match traditional gender roles. Overall, the show helps illustrate how social structures influence individual choices and experiences rather than just personal decisions. -Phanny Iragena

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Squid Games

One television program that I think is a good example for discussing sociological issues is Squid Game. The series emphasizes the impact of wealth and power on different social classes. While the affluent characters in the enjoy the games as a source of entertainment, the poor contestants jeopardize their lives in a struggle for survival. This mirrors the realities of social inequality and class disparities that exist in our present society. Social issues such as debt, poverty, unemployment and inequality, make them to participate in the games due to financial struggles. This illustrates how social structures and economic systems can shape individuals' decisions and opportunities.

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Schitt's Creek follows a wealthy family, the Roses, that suddenly becomes broke. They have one remaining asset, a small town that they previously bought as a joke. The show displays a contrast between the lives the Roses were once living and the life they live now, having lost everything. We see a contrast between how the same social environment yields different points of view. The show starts with the Roses feeling out of touch and out of place, but we slowly see them adapt to the town, a result of how the larger social behaviour impacted their individual viewpoints. The loss of their wealth, which could be seen as a personal crisis, also connects to the larger concern of business fraud and wealth instability, displaying the sociological imagination. It explores the concepts and impacts of status, class, identity and social change.

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One of my favourite shows of all time is without a doubt Ted Lasso as it combines both European football and a sense of family and growth amongst the characters. On top of that it's also a very entertaining and well done show. I believe it would be a good show to look at from a sociology perspective as it highlights characters development and how ones environment can influence their decisions and who they are as a person. As well it shows the confrontation of issues many people face and how these things can be handled by the characters and others. The show is based on the concept of family and friendship and how a social environment when constructed right can lead to great things and greater people.

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My favorite show is Shogun. The premise follows the protagonist John Blackthorne who shipwrecks on the coast of Japan who doesn’t understand the highly disciplined culture, he finds that he is unfamiliar with the social rules and customs (nomos). At that time Blackthorne finds himself in a civil war between Lord Yoshii Toranga and the Council of Regents. Basically Toranga finds out that Blackthorne possesses knowledge of western weapons and naval systems and uses him as a wildcard to tip the scales of war in his favor. This war is for the position of the Shogun (supreme military ruler of Japan). I believe this show is excellent to showcase what sociology is, particularly because it illustrates how individual behavior is shaped by entirely different cultural and structural frameworks. The show constantly highlights the clash of nomos between Blackthorne, and the feudal Japanese society he's in. At the micro-level of face-to-face interaction, Blackthorne's behavior (which can be seen as normal behavior) is seen by the Japanese as impolite, cleanliness, and order. Conversely, Blackthorne is shocked by the institutional norm seppuku (ritual suicide) and rigid caste system. The entire premise of the series is rooted in the interactions between different civilizations, global trade networks, and the geopolitical friction between European colonialism and Japanese sovereignty. -Samuel Renjy

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One show that I think works surprisingly well for discussing sociological issues is The Rookie. Even though it’s a police drama, it constantly puts its characters in situations where you can see how social structures shape their experiences. John Nolan joining the force at forty is a perfect example. you see him in the beginning navigate age norms as the oldest Rookie in the LAPD, mixed with status expectations, and the pressure to “prove” himself in an institution that isn’t built for late‑life career changes.

The television show also showcases race, gender, and power differences through characters like Nyla Harper and Angela Lopez (2 Detectives) who deal with biases and assumptions that follow them both inside and outside the department. On top of that, the series highlights how policing functions as a social institution, with its own hierarchy, culture, and unwritten rules that rookies have to learn quickly. Overall, All of this makes The Rookie a really accessible way to talk about identity, inequality, and how institutions shape people’s roles and behaviour. Season 5 is personally my favourite becuase of the storylines and how they bring cultural issues the front of television.

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Honestly, I think Wednesday is a really good example of what Sociology is and how does that work. In the show, the students at Nevermore Academy are treated differently from “normal” people because they are considered outcasts. This can relate to sociology because it shows how society often judges groups that are seen as different. The show also explores issues of privilege, bullying, family expectations, and fitting in socially. Also, the girl named Wednesday has a really cruel personality, not similar to other people. She is build different from other people of her age. She acts mature, she is emotionally built differently, and that's how she is also judged the way she is, which explains how society became a chain, and most people's behaviour is influenced or behaviour adopted by seeing someone or observing a group of people there.

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One TV show I think is good at discussing sociological issues is Euphoria. Even though the show has been known for being dramatic, I think it explores a lot of important social topics that affect many young people. The show looks heavily into issues like mental health, addiction, social media, relationships, and family dynamics. It shows the influence society and social expectations can have on people's behaviour, for example many of the characters struggle with fitting in, being accepted or living up to unrealistic standards created by social media and their peers. It also highlights how factors like gender, class, trauma and sexuality show how people’s experiences differently. I think it’s a strong source for sociology because it helps show that people’s choices are not just personal decisions; they are often influenced by the social environment around them. Even though the show is fictional, many viewers relate to the pressures and issues the characters face, which can lead to discussions about real social problems in society today.  - Jayda Tripp-MacDonald

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I think that The Handmaids Tale is a great tv show to use to look at sociology. It takes place in a future dystopian society where womens rights are drastically cut back and there is a lack of a freedom of expression. It serves as a hyperbolic representation of the patriarchy that we experience on a day to day basis, and for that reason I believe it is a great show to use to compare to the real world.

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A show that I personally finds to be a good example of sociology would be the series Euphoria. This show looks at the issues that many teenages deal with daily regarding mental health, substance use, relationships, peer pressure, and employment. The show demonstrates the behaviour of individuals and how it can easily be influenced by the environment that they are around, such as their family life, friend groups and social expectations. In the show, there is a female character named Rue, and she struggles with addiction, however this struggle isnt only about the personal choices she has made but also about her past traumatic experiences that she has gone through as well as her mental health and the people she surrounds herself with. This readers with what we have learnt in the module as it shows how personal struggles can be connected to a bigger social issue and heart how society can influence someone’s behaviour.

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The Walking Dead is one of the shows I also end up going back to rewatch and while the show is about an apocalypse and people trying to stay alive and rebuild I think there is a lot that could be said about the sociological issues that happen in this show. One of the issues is Social Inequality. Later into the show, people become more of a threat to the main group than the walkers do. Some groups are much stronger than others, an example is when the Saviors were first introduced in Season 6 and into 7. The Saviors were easily able to overpower the main group, or even back in Season 5 when the group found Alexandria, a place that functioned as an almost regular neighborhood before the apocalypse. These groups and communities show how wealth, status, and control can create divisions between people. Another key issue is deviance and social control. The show constantly changes what is considered “normal” or “deviant.” Killing, stealing, or violence become acceptable in some situations because social norms collapse. An example of this is when the main group is deciding if violence is the best way to handle a situation, like when someone has been bit by a walker and they need to decide what has to be done to that person after protecting that same person just moments ago. There is also a lot of leadership and authority in the show, the main leader being Rick Grimes. But then you also have Negan and The Governor who have different approaches to leading their groups, which creates 3 very different groups of people.

-Olivia Dixon

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One TV show I think would be a really interesting source for discussing sociological issues is Dexter. The show focuses on Dexter Morgan, who works as a forensic analyst while secretly living a double life as a serial killer. Even though the show is fictional, it raises many important sociological questions about crime, justice, morality, and deviance in society.

One reason I think Dexter is useful for sociology is because it explores how society decides what is considered “normal” or “acceptable” behaviour. Dexter breaks major social norms, but the show also makes viewers question their own morals because he mainly targets criminals who escaped punishment. This creates discussion about the justice system and whether people sometimes lose trust in legal institutions.

The show also connects to topics like childhood trauma, socialization, and identity. Dexter’s past experiences heavily influence the person he becomes, showing how family environment and early life experiences can shape behaviour. Overall, Dexter is a good example of how television can reflect social issues and challenge viewers to think critically about morality, law, and human behaviour.

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There is an incredible Netflix show, Vadh 2, describing the sociological concepts. Vadh 2 focuses on symbolic interactionalism and conflict sociology. It aims to give an idea of how we got to see the concepts of inequality, power and struggles faced by people on the basis of their status as either rich or poor. The lower class is mostly linked and easy to blame for criminal activities and unlawful events in any definable area. This show reflects that how consequences and results of justice, power within the system can lead to change someone's way of living and thinking about the society. It raises questions of morality and law. How financial situations, stress, emotional, family, and societal pressures can push someone toward extreme actions which may seem fair when looked from a broader level of thinking. More importantly, it gives glimpses of all three paradigms of sociological perspective at every scenario. I personally believe that whatever we watch or see around us involves sociological theories to consider - Lovepreet Kaur

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One show I believe could be a good source for discussing sociological issues would be Shameless. This show follows the Gallagher family as they try to live their lives while struggling with poverty and many other inequalities in society. Throughout the show, the family faces challenges related to job insecurity, addiction, and mental health struggles. The show also highlights how social class can affect opportunities and how people are treated within society. Even though the show uses humour to cope at times, it still presents many serious issues that connect to sociology. I think it is a strong example because it shows how larger social structures and inequalities can shape people’s everyday lives, relationships , and future opportunities.

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An excellent TV show that I watched during 2020 that reflected and still reflects many sociological issues, was Shameless by John Wells. The show is about a broken, low economic class family that lives in Chicago, Illinois. Every member of the family goes on their own journey of self actualization that requires them to experience many downfalls and challenges along the way. Unfortunately many of their struggles are linked to sociological issues of racism, economic inequality, sexism, pedophelia, substance abuse, lack of resources, inadequate education, and much more. Shameless spotlighted many uncomfortable topics that our society faces on a daily basis and made space for healthy conversations to be had. Therefore, making it a great discussion source of sociological issues.

-Adeanna Noel-Campbell

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Currently, I have been watching The Handmaid’s Tale spinoff show, The Testaments. I think that both of these shows could inspire discussions about issues relating to sociology. Both of these shows are based on novels by Margaret Atwood, who claimed that the horrific events depicted in the novels are based on real events that have happened to women (primarily racialized women) throughout history. The story is told through the perspective of a white woman. I think this itself presents an interesting and important sociological discussion. Why is it that I did not know these things had happened to women? Why is it that depicting it happening to a white woman, and from a white woman’s perspective, generates the empathy, rage, knowledge, and care that the women experiencing these things always deserved? Why is it that these discussions generally start and end with the main character, June's experiences?

Furthermore, The Handmaid’s Tale discusses issues surrounding reproductive rights, religious rights, gender equality, racial equality, sexual identity, fascism, and more. It feels particularly relevant in this day and age.

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The show the Maid focuses on poverty, domestic violence, system failure. It primarily focuses on the perspective of a single mother Alex navigating all of these things with her young daughter, Maddie. I would say the primary sociological factors involved in The Maid include intergenerational trauma and gender roles and how this is passed down from Alex's mother who also experienced the same themes of sociological problems. Secondly, classism is apparent in this show by how Alex is treated as a maid working in wealthy homes. Thirdly it highlights the

"red tape" involved in the welfare system which Alex is trying to access to support her fleeing from her partner with her daughter. - Madeleine Rose

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One of the reasons why I chose the movie Mean Girls is that it can be used for analyzing many sociological issues such as the interactions between social groups, peer pressure, gender stereotypes, and social power in high school. The movie shows some examples of how the social group impacts the behaviour of those who surround it, social stratification in the social group, and other factors. In addition, the movie illustrates many concepts which are studied during sociology classes including conformity, bullying, and desire to be part of a particular social group. Thus, "The Plastics" illustrate social power and ability to influence the appearance of others.

Skyler Findlay

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One movie I think is good for discussing sociplogical issuse is The Hunger Games. The movie shows class inequality and the struggle between social classes. It also shows how people in power control and exploit poorer groups in society.The story reflects harsh social realities and social conflict.

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The Pitt is a TV show medical drama that follows the people that work in a Pittsburgh Emergency Room, their patients, and people related to either. It does a great job of capturing the high pace, stressful environment that is working in an ER, and all of the different challenges of each diagnosis.

More pertinent to the topic, it also highlights many societal issues such as financial struggles for healthcare, the corporatization of said healthcare systems, and how US laws and enforcement of them can interfere.

All of this is compounded onto the mental health aspect of The Pitt, showing the emotional impacts of these themes on the workers and patients. Each of them find ways to cope, some better and some worse.

Ben Rucska

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Lee Daniels’ Star is a drama series about three talented young women who come together to pursue careers in the music industry while dealing with difficult personal lives, family problems, fame, and the pressures of the entertainment world. I believe this show is an excellent example of how sociological problems affect both individuals and communities at the same time. The show deals with issues such as racial inequality, class, poverty, sexism, power, exploitation, and identity.

A prime example of a major sociological problem in this show is racism. The show explores how race affects opportunities, treatment, and success in both the music industry and society. Each character constantly has to negotiate between who they are and who society wants them to be. One of the main characters, Noah Brooks, struggles with alcoholism, a problem that began in childhood because his mother was also an alcoholic.

He was a superstar who could not make music without drinking, until eventually he reached a point where he could not live his life without alcohol. Noah Brooks became a product of his environment as a child, living in a home without a father and with a mother who abused alcohol to cope with the pressures of life. The sociological problem he was a victim of was an unstable family environment, and many others on the show had the same or similar experiences. - Caroline N.

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The Pitt is a television show that I believe would be an excellent resource for exploring sociological concerns. The fact that it depicts hospital life and emergency treatment in such a raw, realistic, and emotionally accurate manner makes it my favorite show as well. The show's portrayal of patients and healthcare professionals is realistic rather than dramatic, which increases the impact of the societal concerns it addresses.

Sociologically speaking, The Pitt tackles issues including corporate hierarchy, societal inequity, mental health, addiction, trauma, and the demands on medical professionals. The emergency room environment also emphasizes how people's experiences and possibilities can be influenced by variables including financial class, race, and access to healthcare. The show provides insight into how larger social structures and institutions affect behavior, relationships, and societal results since it depicts people from a wide range of social backgrounds interacting in stressful situations.

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What may seem like a cartoony Japanese show is actually more of a display of sociology in a fantasy setting. Rimuru, our local slime and the protagonist of the show, builds an empire of monsters, also known as ‘The Others’ in the show. Starting in season 1, we see the world-building and the transition from a simple group to a functioning society. A sociological point that stands out to me the most is the idea of assimilating different races, such as goblins and orcs, and the way hierarchical power is determined by both military and diplomatic strength. It’s a great example of social order and a highly recommended watch. - Deezy

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Grey's Anatomy is one of my favourite shows because it combines entertaining storylines with important social issues, and the different relationships that are presented in the show are very interesting to me. I believe that Grey's Anatomy is good for discussing sociology because it helps viewers understand how social structures, power, identity, and inequality shape how people interact and experience the world around them. The show follows doctors and medical interns as they navigate both their personal and professional lives, which allows viewers to see how society influences people's experiences and opportunities.

If you've watched Grey's Anatomy, some episodes can be very sad. Many characters struggle with stress, trauma, grief, and burnout becasue they pressure of working in healthcare. This shows that social expectations and demanding institutions can impact individual's emotions and psychology, which has an effect on sociology. As seen in the show, it highlights differences in religion, people's access to health care, and shows how wealth and social stratification can shape people's quality of life.

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One of my favorite shows that could be used to discuss sociological issues is Euphoria. The show focuses on the lives of teenagers and explores issues such as drug addiction, mental health, relationships, identity, peer pressure, and social media.

A major sociological issue shown in the series is how society and social environments influence young people’s behavior. Many of the characters struggle with fitting in, dealing with expectations from others, and coping with personal problems. The show demonstrates how factors like family life, friendships, and online culture can shape a person’s decisions and mental health.

The series also discusses gender identity, sexuality, and the pressure teenagers face to meet unrealistic standards. Because it portrays many real-life challenges that young people experience today, the show can help start conversations about how society affects individuals and groups.

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I recently watched a mini-series called Adolescence that I think could be a great source for discussing sociological issues.  The show takes place in a city in England and is about a 13 year old boy named Jamie who is arrested for the murder of a schoolmate named Katie.  The show looks that the event through a unique perspective in each episode, including Jamie’s family, the police detectives who investigate the case, his peers at school and the psychologist who must assess him.

The show examines multiple sociological issues, including toxic masculinity and the influence of online radicalization on young people. Jamie behaves aggressively and unemotional and it is easy to see that he is affected by the pressures that are placed on boys to appear in control and dominate situations and other people.  Through the police investigation, we see that Jamie has been influenced through social media to believe in incel ideology and a belief that women are manipulative which seems to be the reason he murders Katie after she rejects his attraction to her.

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This TV show is a crime drama set in Baltimore. It shows the operations of the police, drug issues in the city, trade, docks, city politics, public schools, and news media and exposes how institutions shape people’s lives.

This show showcases sociological discussions, revealing how institutions and social structures, such as the police, schools, drug cartels, politics, the media, and labor unions, shape the choices available to people in a deindustrialized U.S. city like Baltimore. These institutions operate within a system marked by bureaucratic rules, economic decline, racism, and political pressures that limit their choices and shape their paths, making the show a valuable resource for sociological analysis. The show also illustrates how systems can fail both workers and residents in areas such as racial and urban inequality, class, and drugs, which are central to sociology.

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My most recent favourite television show that I think could be a great source for discussing sociological issues is the medical drama, The Pitt. With it’s attention to the United States’ policies and elligibility procedures for Medicaid; how ICE interferes and effects individuals working or utilizing the health care system; nursing shortages due to funding cuts; patients relying heavily on Dr. Google over practiced and licensed professionals; and it’s overarching theme on mental health, each episode touches on a specifc obstacle within the emergency department of a trauma centre – how it affects the frontline workers and the people they take care of.

Hannah Slessor

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An interesting movie to analyze from a sociological perspective is Sean Baker’s Tangerine (2015). It’s about a black trans prostitute in Hollywood who, after being released from her one-month prison sentence, is looking for her boyfriend/pimp, who she discovers has cheated on her while she was in prison. What’s most striking (and refreshing, given how eye-rollingly politicized many recent movies have become) is the film’s complete lack of an explicit political agenda, despite dealing with so many intersecting, marginalized identities. It’s more of a fly-on-the-wall, slice-of-life movie (filmed with an iPhone 5s, which further contributes to this casual feeling). But its lack of explicit political agenda does not mean it doesn’t have important things to say about these issues. This movie is what happens when someone intentionally, in the name of realism, doesn’t apply the sociological imagination—or, better, invites the viewer to use it, if they want to. The movie assumes that poverty, sex work, transphobia, crime, drug use, violence, etc. are all normal, and are simply “personal problems of milieu”: there is no suggestion that greater social structures are involved in creating the oppressive circumstances of these people’s lives. But as sociologists, applying the sociological imagination, we can clearly see that this is not true. Why, for example, are there entire communities of black trans prostitutes, all of whom face similar discrimination? The movie doesn’t say this, but it’s clear that these people have been pushed to the absolute margins of society, where one of the only ways to survive is to do dangerous, illegal work. Also lurking in the background is our popular notion of “Hollywood” as rich and white; but this world is not shown at all, only hinted at by name. This movie is brilliant because it puts you in the shoes of these people and simply lets you watch, until you start to believe it’s all perfectly normal (and very funny). But it’s not, and applying a sociological perspective reveals the reality of their situation with depressing clarity.

--Graham

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The show I have chosen is The Office, The Office is a good show for discussing sociological issues, as it shows workplace culture, different gender roles within workplaces and at home, leadership, and a lot of social interaction between different people. The show shows how people behave in the workplace and how people behave outside of the workplaces and how that is different based on who they are and what role they have at work and at home. The Office also shows how gender roles and stereotypes can affect a person and how they behave in everyday life.

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I am more familiar with the book than the show, but I believe the 'Handmaid's Tale' is a perfect example of sociological issues. Margret Atwood tells the story of a society that has clear examples of gender inequality, classism and lack of body autonomy by using religion / ideology to justify oppression as it becomes the societal norm. Those in power were able to shape society using fear, surveillance and conformity, which reminds me of Batham's panopticon, where the few control the many, much like George Orwell's book 'Farm Animals'. These literatures are important as a lesson that society can shift and be reshaped to benefit those who stand to gain the most.

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I think Shameless is a really good TV show to be a source for discussing sociological issues because of how many topics it touches on. This show exhibits issues including socioeconomic status, mental health and substance addiction, racism and LGBTQ+ rights, and crime. This show follows a set of siblings living and working in a low income area which leads to issues of quality education, housing, and physically demanding jobs with low income. Mental illnesses like Bipolar I, PTSD, trauma, agoraphobia, and BPD are some illnesses that are depicted in the show about how individuals live with the illness in their day-to-day life. Addiction is a big part of this show as nearly every episode includes a scene where the father is drinking or is drunk. During one season, the eldest sibling is also seen to have an addiction to cocaine which results in her youngest sibling, pre-school aged, to be hospitalized after getting into the drugs. Marginalized groups, like race, are a big part of this show as the viewer watches how the youngest sibling, a black male, lives in a white community. This show also explores characters in the LGBTQ+ community and how they navigate through homophobia and relationships in general that fall outside of “the norm”. A variety of criminal activity is seen in the show like possession, assault, sexual assault, theft, fraud, selling drugs and firearms. This show is a good source for discussing sociological issues because this show portrays sociological issues that are a reality for many communities/individuals. This show also presents the positives behind all the issues like family, friends, and how each individual perseveres through their individual issues and experiences.

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The Batman (2022) is a great movie to discuss sociological issues because it explores crime, corruption within the government, poverty, and overall inequality in Gotham City. The movie shows how larger social problems, like crime and economic inequality, can affect individuals behaviour and can contribute to more violence and distrust in society.

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Week 2: The movie I have chosen is called “Triangle of Sadness”. The movie follows a young aspiring model who has to grapple with what I would call his toxic masculinity in his new life of fame and richness. At the beginning of the movie we are introduced to whom is assumed to be his girlfriend who is a much more successful and rich mode.. right out of the gate we see our main character struggle with his girlfriend being more successful than him and struggling to pinpoint what exactly is making him upset in the situation. After their fight it skips forward to them boarding a yaht filled with rich and powerful people run by poor hard workers and a Comedically communist captain. This half of the movie introduces some key characters like the Russian oligarch, the billionaire venture capitalist and the crew manager. Due to the Captains drunkenness the “captains dinner” is delayed as well as scheduling delays due to an unreasonable request made by the Oligarchs wife leaves the food to go bad and food poison the entire vessel. While the entire vessel is puking and suffering due to the bad food, the captain and oligarch are playing a drinking game and arguing politics over the intercom, this attracts pirates who sink the boat with everyone on it. Only a few survive the crash The crew manager, the male model, the female model, the oligarch, the venture capitalist, one of the pirates and a cleaning lady. On this island non of the rich are able to help as they have no skills of their own this develops a hierarchy around the cleaning lady as she controls the means of food production, this hierarchy allows her to coerce the entire group into doing whatever she wants and attaining any status she wants. Over the weeks they are stuck on the island, she leverages pretzel sticks to get sexual favors from the male model and silence from the female model. I wont spoil the ending however. This movie which runs for over 2 hours and is split up into 3 parts seems to tackle almost every single sociological issue I can think of, whether it be the male models struggles with his masculinity, wealth disparity or macro-sociological issues defined and shown through the actions of the Cleaning lady.

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A good TV show that could be a good source for discussing sociological issues is Euphoria. The show shows topics like relationships, drug addiction/peer pressure, mental health, family problems, and so much more. It is useful especially for sociology because it shows how social expectations can shape people's behaviors. The show also has factors like popularity and trauma that can affect people differently in society.

Looking at the show, characters and their experiences czn help us better understand more of what words mean in more of a depth, for example, deviance, socialization, culture, and much more.

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A good example is Black Mirror. The show looks at how technology affects society, which makes it really useful for discussing sociological issues. Each episode explores things like social media pressure, privacy, and how people’s behaviour changes when technology becomes a big part of their lives.

For example, some episodes show how people become obsessed with online ratings or approval, which connects to ideas about social norms and identity. Others focus on surveillance and loss of privacy, which can be linked to power and control in society. Overall, it’s a strong example because it takes real-world issues and exaggerates them, making it easier to see how society is changing.

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A movie that immediately came to mind is "The Platform". This film is centered around a man named Goreng, who volunteers to stay inside a prison that is vertically standing, while a platform lowers itself from floor to floor providing multiple plates of delicacies, food, drinks and dessert. The problem is you are on a different floor (level) every 30ish days , and if your on the top few floors, you will feast uncontrollably. However, if your unlucky enough to land in the lower tier numbers, your chances of food and survival are extremely unlikely. So even though, there is enough food to reach the bottom floors originally (provided by the jail personnel) , gluttony and selfishness prevails and prevents everyone from getting a fair share.

This movie uses systematic idiosyncrasies to display what happens when humans are under pressure and experience social inequality.

( Watch with caution)

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One show that I think is a good source for discussing sociological issues is also one of my favourite shows, Shameless. The show analyzes issues within the Gallaghers’ family structure, as well as inequalities that exist in society, mainly centring around economic disadvantages. Many of the characters face personal issues due to how they were raised, leading to psychological / addiction issues. The Gallaghers are at a disadvantage due to their family history and economic status. Characters often struggle to hold down jobs or any form of stability. By showcasing the family, the show also confronts the barriers that Americans who are in poverty face. There are plenty of specific societal issues discussed in the show, such as poverty, gentrification, and addiction; as well as critiques of prominent societal systems, such as the American legal system and education system.  - Madeleine Fargo

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The tv show is How to catch a smuggler and it showcases the daily operations of the border security officers in America.  The sociological issues with this show is innocent people or lower income people are being used as drug mules to smuggle drugs into America. The Lack of opportunities in Mexico and Latin America leads to people to make desperate decisions to make money.  Sometimes even children are being used as drug mules, which would be human trafficking.  I always question do the officers ever feel some type of empathy for arresting people, who potentially are innocent drug mules.  The drug epidemic in America is leading the cause for people in poorer countries to commit the crimes to make money to feed themselves. Another issue is using these people’s social issues for entertainment purposes.

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The movie is about a young boy named Norman, he has the ability to see the dead and prefers their company over anyone who’s alive as detailed on his walk to school. Norman begins getting weird visions about zombies and his uncle with the same ability finds him and tells him about the towns curse and how its real, only he can stop it. "When the zombies raise from their graves, he must use his powers to the limits and build courage to save the townspeople."

I personally believe that ParaNorman can be really good for a sociological issues discussion as it talks about how society treats people who are different. Norman is bullied and excluded at school because students think he's weird and even shunned by his own father for being different. This connects to sociological ideas like labeling and stigma. The movie also shows how fear can cause communities to overreact and create “outsiders.” I believe that ParaNorman represents a public issue as the movie portrays how once an individual is different than the majority, society will collectively stigmatize and exclude them. Normans struggles with seeing the dead isn't a personal problem as he is very accepting of that but how he is treated for it, he's separated from others due to the publics fear, conformity, and prejudice of his ability.

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The Pitt is a realistic medical drama that takes place in the emergency department at Pittsburg Hospital. It follows doctors and nurses throughout their 12 hour shift as they navigate a wide variety of social issues in medicine- abortion rights, addiction and overdose, sex work, human trafficking, child abuse, homelessness, and mental health crises among many others. The portrayal of these issues in one setting allows for a broader understanding of the wide variety of social issues that exist within our society.

Additionally, the wide variety of needs being addressed in the emergency room illustrates the role that the ER plays in welfare, almost acting as a "catch all" after institutions and supports fail. This is displayed by individuals entering the ER in crisis or with complex trauma/conditions due to a lack of social supports within the community, and having no where else to go.

Because the setting is in healthcare, patient stories naturally demonstrate the social determinants of health- variables such as size, race, homelessness, and gender which greatly impact the care different patients receive, speaking to the systemic role of medical bias and the potentially life-threatening consequences.

Finally, the show also addresses the hustle culture that is so normalized in healthcare professions, and the toll that it ultimately takes on mental health. Many of the staff members in the show are seen dealing with intense mental health concerns such as suicidal ideation, self-harm, panic attacks, and PTSD flashbacks, all while at work and in a career caring for others. The emotional toll of going from failing to bring back a young child to immediately having to move on to the next case is quite apparent from the couch, let alone truly experiencing it. It speaks to the broader social expectations placed on healthcare providers, and the need for adequate supports within the workplace.

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The Pitt is a realistic medical drama that takes place in the emergency department at Pittsburg Hospital. It follows doctors and nurses throughout their 12 hour shift as they navigate a wide variety of social issues in medicine- abortion rights, addiction and overdose, sex work, human trafficking, child abuse, homelessness, and mental health crises among many others. The portrayal of these issues in one setting allows for a broader understanding of the wide variety of social issues that exist within our society.

Additionally, the wide variety of needs being addressed in the emergency room illustrates the role that the ER plays in welfare, almost acting as a "catch all" after institutions and supports fail. This is displayed by individuals entering the ER in crisis or with complex trauma/conditions due to a lack of social supports within the community, and having no where else to go.

Because the setting is in healthcare, patient stories naturally demonstrate the social determinants of health- variables such as size, race, homelessness, and gender which greatly impact the care different patients receive, speaking to the systemic role of medical bias and the potentially life-threatening consequences.

Finally, the show also addresses the hustle culture that is so normalized in healthcare professions, and the toll that it ultimately takes on mental health. Many of the staff members in the show are seen dealing with intense mental health concerns such as suicidal ideation, self-harm, panic attacks, and PTSD flashbacks, all while at work and in a career caring for others. The emotional toll of going from failing to bring back a young child to immediately having to move on to the next case is quite apparent from the couch, let alone truly experiencing it. It speaks to the broader social expectations placed on healthcare providers, and the need for adequate supports within the workplace.

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Shameless is my favourite TV show, and I think it could be a good source of sociological issues because of how it shows social patterns, family issues, and inequalities within systems that overall shape society and therefore sociology. The show focuses on a family living in a lower-class neighbourhood where families range from small families, older people, trashed houses, and, of course, the Gallagher family. Their family is a mess of kids “left behind” by their mother and father, who are learning to work as a family, growing up together without relying on anyone else. The theme of the show is that, as hardworking as they are, the system they grew up in has tried separating them and continues to put their family at a disadvantage. This represents Mills' idea of the sociological imagination, where individual troubles, such as no food being in their course, have been caused by inequalities such as job loss, family issues, and social pressure from their peers. This show demonstrates how bigger social forces and years of unequal and discriminatory systems continue to impact modern life and how the neighbourhood is full of people who all have their own social issues.

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A show I thoroughly enjoy watching is The Law According to Lidia Poët. The show is set in the early 1880s in Italy. Lidia is the first female lawyer in Italy but gets disbarred because it is thought that the profession is exclusively for men. Thankfully, she does not give up as she joins her brother's legal team to help with his cases while also working on overturning her disbarment. Lidia has a tendency to find cases for her brother that other lawyers will not take for reasons such as their job (in one episode they help a prostitute), their class (low-class people), and people who are wrongly accused.

I believe this show would be a good source for discussing sociological issues because it showcases conflict/critical theoretical paradigms. Throughout the episodes viewers can see the unequal distribution of power in different social conflicts. Some of the social conflicts that are shown are gender conflicts, such as when Lidia cannot practice law because men think it should be exclusively reserved for their gender. Or class conflict, as many of their society’s elite believe that the lower class is disposable and treat them poorly or even try to blame crimes on them. Additionally, relationship conflict is shown in many instances. In almost every episode there is a disagreement between Lidia and her brother Enrico, as he is not fond of some of the cases Lidia takes on, as they have different goals when it comes to practicing law.

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I believe Greys Anatomy could be a good source in regard to discussing so sociological issues as it looks at how society, institutions and personal aspects shape people’s experiences within a society. More specifically within healthcare, work environments, and personal/social relationships. Greys Anatomy focuses on issues connected to things such as power, inequality, and personal/social expectations. It combines realistic social issues within the emotional aspects of the show and it could help people connect sociological concepts to human experiences faced day to day in reality.

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One TV show I have watched and enjoyed is S.W.A.T. Not only is it action-packed but it also touches on many issues that can be good for discussions in sociology such as the trust in law enforcement. It would also be good to discuss the hardships that each SWAT member faces as it can relate to the personal vs public issues. For instance, one of the characters has his own personal issues of wanting to advocate for social issues that affect him but it results in him being held back from higher positions. The public issue to this would be systemic racism and discrimination within law enforcement institutions, which we can discuss how people who advocate for fairness within systems can be withheld from career advancements.

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The movie I want to talk about is Mean Girls. The whole film is basically a study in how social hierarchies form and sustain themselves. The Plastics are not just a clique of cruel teenagers, they are a functioning power structure. Regina George controls her social environment through exclusivity, fear, and reputation and the movie shows pretty clearly how that works. Everyone around her participates in maintaining that hierarchy even when they hate her for it, which is actually a pretty accurate picture of how social power operates in real institutions too.What I find most interesting in the movie is how the film frames femininity as something that gets policed from the inside. The cruelty is not just directed outward at outsiders, it is constant and internal. The girls are always monitoring each other, judging each other, keeping each other in check. That reflects something sociology talks about a lot, which is how gender norms get enforced laterally within peer groups rather than just from the top down.

There is also a really clear thread about identity and conformity running through the whole thing. Cady spends the entire movie shapeshifting to belong somewhere and by the middle of it she has completely lost track of who she actually was before. That tension between authentic selfhood and social belonging is something that translates well beyond high school, it shows up in workplaces, communities, families. Overall the movie is shown in a funny way but there are alot of sociological issues which are hidden in it .

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Law and Order SVU is a great example of a show that is a good source for discussing sociological issues. This show focuses on life like issues that occur in real life. L&O SVU is key when it comes to discussing Sociological issues specifically ones that relate to sexual violence, gender roles, consent, and abuse of power. I think a lot of crime drama tv shows are key when it comes to focusing on sociological issues.

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As Sociology is defined earlier in this module as a way of studying the actions and interactions of people in groups and the social context in which they are, I chose the show Superstore. Sociology, being about examining membership in social groups and individual behaviour, I think the show Superstore is a good source for discussing sociological issues, as it follows a group of workers navigating workplace social dynamics and highlights behaviours in everyday settings that might otherwise go unnoticed. This show portrays the store workers interacting with different types of customers, the large number of employees in the store, and how they behave. The series goes beyond just a comedy and delves into deeper issues surrounding race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and common workplace dynamics. It effectively showcases how the workers and customers react and behave within these different contexts.

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I believe that any law enforcement TV show could be a good subject for sociological analysis such as The Mentalist. Their study would be interesting because they showcase social inequalities and patterns of dysfunctional behaviour in human societies in a very unique way. They also illustrate power relations, status, and class, and how these categories impact interactions not only with the law, but throughout society.

However, evaluating different police or crime-related TV shows through time would be of even greater interest to me as we could compare the different or recurring patterns presented, and how they are illustrated, whether they are romanticized such as crimes of passion, dismissed, like white-collar crimes; or deserving of particular attention, such as crimes often related to poverty.

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I think that The Office would be a good show as a source for discussing sociological issues. While the show is comedic, it does bring up many important topics such as homophobia, sexism, and racism. The show is supposed to be a documentary on a typical office, which is why it is good for discussing as it displays how these issues are a part of everyday life.

Throughout the show, there are clear displays of sexism, racism, and homophobia from the employees. These instances are quite frequent throughout the show and range from microaggressions to large situations. For example, the comments Kevin would make towards Pam, the actions Michael exhibited towards Oscar, or the comments Michael towards Kelly and Darryl. The Office would be a good show to discuss due to the large presence of sociological issue, but also how they are dealt with and received. For the most part, when there is a display of sexism, racism, or homophobia, it is ignored and forgotten about, which is another area for discussion and a good example of how these issues may be received in real life (for example, the bystander effect).

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A TV show I think would be great for discussing sociological issues is Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Even though it is a comedy, the show deals with important topics like policing, racism, sexism, LGBTQ+ representation, and workplace relationships.

The show follows detectives working in a police precinct, which makes it useful for discussing power, authority, and social institutions. For example, Captain Holt’s experiences as a Black gay police captain highlight issues of discrimination and representation in the workplace. The show also explores gender stereotypes through characters like Amy and Rosa, while showing how teamwork and group dynamics affect people’s behavior.

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Daredevil: Born Again is a good source for discussing sociological issues because of its representation of power/control from the government over the people. In the show, the main villain becomes the mayor of New York City. He instills an "Anti Vigilante Task Force" or "AVTF" to control vigilantism in New York as he ran on posing any sort of crime as vigilantism. This resulted in the abuse of power that the AVTF had since the definition of "vigilantes" was not at all clear. There is one scene at the end of season 1 where an AVTF officer kills an innocent. Another officer begins to reprimand him, but then the first officer covers his eyes with his hat saying "no, he is an aggressive vigilante."

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At school, there is a rich male and not so rich female in the same classroom. The rich usually mingles with the rich. And the not so rich usually mingles with the not so rich. However, the rich male is attracted to the not so rich female because she isn't so fake. However, the rich male mother forbids the relationship and actually gives money to the not so rich female to stay away. This is a sociological issue because relationships shouldn't be based on social classes but rather through attraction.

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The sociological issues that would be interesting to examine through the lens of a particular show are presented in the television series entitled “Breaking Bad.” This series tells the story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher at a local high school, who begins manufacturing illegal drugs following his diagnosis of cancer. Through this series, the viewers are able to understand the pressure put upon individuals by social factors, such as money, obligation to support one’s family members, and the need for higher status. In addition, “Breaking Bad” touches upon the concepts of crime, power, and identity, which may be transformed under certain social circumstances.

Callan B.

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One of my favorite shows that is a good source for discussing sociological issue is Squid Game. This show is about people who are struggling with money and join a dangerous game to try to win a large amount of cash. This show connects to sociology because it shows inequality and social class. The people in the game are poor and desperate, while the rich people are watching and controlling everything. It also shows how money and pressure can affect people's choices and behaviour.

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While definitely far from everyone’s cup of tea with its cartoonish violence and outrageous gore, The Boys offers an interesting take on sociological factors, and is a strong example for discussing sociological issues because it highlights how power, media, and public perception shape society’s understanding of “heroes” and authority.

The series looks at the gap between appearance and reality. Behind the corporate branding and public relations, the superheroes are influenced by money, corporate control, political interests, and media manipulation. This reveals how capitalism and corporate power can shape even the most admired figures, turning “heroes” into products managed for profit and influence.

It also creates a clear social divide with everyday people, where some accept the given narrative, while others (such as the protagonists) challenge it and aim to get rid of the authority of superheroes.

Overall, this show is fantastic at outlining sociopolitical and social hierarchy issues, highlighting how people mindlessly admire those higher up for their supposed righteousness and heroism, while others see behind the curtain to view a much darker, grittier side corrupted by money, politics, and social media.

Abigail M.

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One of my favorite TV shows that can be a good source for discussing sociological issues is Euphoria. It explores the lives of teenagers dealing with things like peer pressure, mental health, substance use and relationships. These themes connect to sociology because they show how people's behaviour is influenced by their social environment, including friends, family and school. The show highlights how social pressures and inequality can shape identity and decision making, which can then make it useful for discussing how societal impacts individuals in real life circumstances

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One TV show that I think would be a good source for discussing sociological issues is Shameless. The show follows the Gallagher family as they deal with poverty, addiction, unstable parenting, crime, relationships, and the constant pressure of trying to survive with very little support. I think it connects really well to sociology because the characters’ choices are not just random or based only on who they are as individuals. Their behaviour is shaped by their social class, neighbourhood, family environment, lack of money, education, and the systems around them. A lot of the show demonstrates how personal struggles, like addiction, parenting issues, or trouble with the law, can also be connected to bigger social issues like poverty, inequality, and lack of access to resources. From a sociological perspective, Shamelessshows how hard it can be for people to escape survival mode when society keeps putting barriers in their way.

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Although lord of the flies isn't necessarily my favourite movie or TV show there was a new series adaptation made not long ago that I did find very interesting and when I look back

I think it makes a strong example for discussing sociology.  The story starts as an unintentional social experiment, where a group of boys are left alone stranded on an island without any adult supervision and are essentially forced into creating their own society. In the start, the children try to organize themselves with rules and civilized roles, but overtime , their behaviour changes into savagery as they are influenced by each other more rather than by social norms.

From a sociological lens the series shows how society forms people's behaviour. Without structure, laws or authority figures, the boys begin to let loose  and lose their sense of order and morality, resulting in violence and impulsive behaviour . For instance, originally there was a conch that was used to symbolize order and authority , as it allowed each boy to have a chance to speak. However as conflict grows, the conch loses its effectiveness showing a breakdown of societal values  . In addition there is some sort of rivalry between two characters Jack and Ralph and this is important because it highlights how power conflict and leadership can both influence group attitudes  and lead to  division.  Ralph represents order, rules and cooperation, on the other hand Jack attempts to project control, power and dominance. As more boys begin to listen to Jack, the group that was once one divides  and their behaviour becomes more aggressive. This shows how people often conform to those in power, and even when it leads to negative outcomes.

By the end of the show the adults finally arrive and the boys are suddenly reminded of the outside world and their previous actions. At this point the boy's behaviour mental state changes completely and this shift shows the strong impact that social norms and authority have  on behavior.   The boys had adapted to a more chaotic way of life, but the presence of an adult reminds them of social norms. It is a powerful example of how group dynamics, social norms, and a lack of structure can influence social behavior, so Lord of the Flies in my opinion gives more than enough room for discussing sociological issues.

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One of my favourite TV shows that I am currently watching is Euphoria. I think that this show is a good source for discussing sociological issues because this show follows high school students who are dealing with addiction, relationships, identity and mental health which are all affected and shaped by social environment such as school, family, friends and social media. Characters in this TV show face issues like drug use/addiction, peer pressure, gender identity and sexualiy as well as unhealthy/toxic relationships. Sociological imaginations is used because as a watcher you see how personal struggles such as addiction are influenced by larger social factors. Socialization specifically in this show are demonstrated by how teens are influenced by friends, media, and culture. Inequality in Euphoria is expressed through different characters given different opportunities based on their family background. Mental health is huge in this show becuse it demosntrates how common having a mental health disorder iws, but stigmatizses the struggles and how limited help is for these disorders.

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A TV show I think is a good source for discussing sociological issues is squid games. The show explores extreme social inequality by focusing on people who are deeply in debt and willing to risk their lives for money. It highlights how economic hardship and a lack of opportunity can influence people's decisions in ways that seem extreme but are shaped by their social conditions. From a sociological perspective it shows how class inequality and structural forces, rather than just individual choices, can shape behaviour and life outcomes. Overall it is a strong example of how social systems can pressure individuals and reinforce inequality in society.

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One of my favourite shows is Peaky Blinders, It is set after World War One in England and follows a wealthy family that is involved in crime. This show could be a good source for discussing sociological issues as the show delves on what everyday lives now look like after the war. At the time there was a lack of jobs and ways to make consistent income in England, families were in poverty and famine and this is what led to plenty of citizens getting involved in underground crime. The sociological issue in this can be seen and studied further in how war leads to poverty and poverty leads to crime. The show also gives a glimpse on what family relationships would loo like during this period. Pregnancies were dangerous as very few families had the money for efficient health care, Men coming home from the war were often struggling with PTSD and used substances as vices and finally children were not given the consistent education. These sociological issues could be studied heavily throughout the show.