Analysis Paper: Family in the Media – Leave it to Beaver
o Length requirement: Three full pages.
Preparation: Watch the video below: Leave it to Beaver – “The Black Eye”
o https://www.facebook.com/bigmaxsfilms/videos/leave-it-to-beaver-the-black-eye/1061884897292397/
Or
o https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/665373/s01-e03-the-black-eye
Paper Format:
A. (Paragraph 1) Introductory paragraph: In your opening paragraph, introduce the reader to your essay. Your introductory paragraph should contain a thesis statement that is succinct and provides a “roadmap” for your essay.
B. (Paragraph 2) Summarize the sitcom episode: Provide a brief summary of the sitcom episode. Describe the problem the Cleaver family is confronting, how the problem is resolved, and by whom.
Body of paper:
C. (Paragraph 3) Parent’s work responsibilities: Identify which parent works outside of the home and which parent oversees domestic/childcare responsibilities. Analyze this family structure in terms of the separate sphere’s ideology, the cult of domesticity, and/or another applicable sociological concept/perspective from your class book. (Utilize outside supporting material in the form of paraphrased material/direct quotations from your class book for a developed sociological exploration. Be sure and provide APA in-text citations.)
D. (Paragraphs 4) Gender roles: Examine how each parent adheres to or deviates from instrumental and expressive gender roles. Additionally, identify the parental figure who plays the role of leader and primary disciplinarian in each family. Provide examples from the sitcom episode. (Be sure and utilize outside supporting material in the form of paraphrased material/direct quotations from your class book for a developed sociological exploration. Provide APA in-text citations.)
E. (Paragraph 5) Theoretical Application: Provide a short analysis of the sitcom through either the structural functionalist, conflict, or feminist perspective. Refer to Chapter 2 of your class book. Fully capture this perspective in your analysis. (Utilize outside supporting material in the form of paraphrased material/direct quotations from your class book for a developed sociological exploration. Provide APA formatted in-text citations.)
F. (Paragraph 6) Conclusion: Provide a conclusion paragraph that succinctly summarizes your essay.
G. Reference Page: Provide the reference to your class book.
Important Guidelines: Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Include an APA Title-page, in-text citations, and a References page. *Note: An abstract is not needed for this assignment.
o For help with everything APA, see below!
For help with the Title page:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
For help with in-text APA citations:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html
For help with the Reference page:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_books.html